Influenza Vaccinations

In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO (30 April 2019).

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing): I have been advised:

1. Administration of influenza vaccines to staff at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital commenced from Monday 29 April 2019.

2. SAAS first received a delivery of influenza vaccines on 11 April 2019.

3. Vaccine supply for the state-funded healthcare worker and childhood influenza programs was procured and confirmed by my department in early October 2018. Receipt of all vaccines ordered for all programs are dependent on commonwealth government and manufacturer-advised time lines.

4. Vaccine stock levels continually change and are particularly affected by deliveries from the commonwealth.