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https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/58182| Title: | The Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Australia: An Additional Tool for Influenza Prevention. | Authors: | Patel C.;Pillsbury A.;Nguyen T.;Wang X.;Quinn H.E.;Chiu C.K.;Cheng A.C. ;Flanagan K.L.;Wang Z. | Institution: | (Patel, Pillsbury, Wang, Quinn, Chiu, Wang) University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Patel, Pillsbury, Nguyen, Wang, Quinn, Chiu, Wang) National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Nguyen) UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Cheng) Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Cheng) Monash Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Flanagan) Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Flanagan) University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia (Flanagan) RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
Issue Date: | 28-Apr-2026 | Copyright year: | 2026 | Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Inc | Place of publication: | Australia | Publication information: | Medical Journal of Australia. 224(4) (no pagination), 2026. Article Number: e70188. Date of Publication: 01 Apr 2026. | Journal: | Medical Journal of Australia | Abstract: | Seasonal influenza causes significant morbidity and mortality in Australia. Despite long-standing recommendations for influenza vaccination and nationally funded programs for higher risk age or population groups, coverage remains suboptimal, especially among children. Introduction of the intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) in 2026 offers an additional safe and effective needle-free vaccine option. Easier administration may improve access by making delivery by a range of health care providers possible. This perspective article outlines the evidence supporting the use of the LAIV and its potential to improve vaccination uptake among children in Australia.Copyright © 2026 The Author(s). Medical Journal of Australia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of AMPCo Pty Ltd. | DOI: | http://monash.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.70188 | PubMed URL: | 42002529 | URI: | https://repository.monashhealth.org/monashhealthjspui/handle/1/58182 | Type: | Article | Subjects: | Australia childhood disease communicable disease health care personnel hospitalization immunization influenza influenza vaccination seasonal influenza vaccination vaccination coverage |
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