{"id":45584,"date":"2026-05-29T11:56:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&p=45584"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T01:56:30","slug":"needle-free-nasal-mist-influenza-vaccination-ages-2-17","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/needle-free-nasal-mist-influenza-vaccination-ages-2-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Needle\u2013Free Nasal Mist Influenza Vaccination, Ages 2\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"
Flu season has well and truly started. This year, there has been a marked earlier onset of influenza circulating the community we live in.<\/div>\n
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Is your child needle phobic? We may have the answer for you!<\/div>\n
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Some of you may have already seen the amazing news that NSW Government are funding a needle-free Influenza vaccine for all children aged 2-17.<\/div>\n
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NSW Health has\u00a0expanded its\u00a0eligibility criteria to improve overall influenza vaccine coverage and strengthen public health outcomes ahead of winter.<\/div>\n
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We are already seeing an increase in student illness and absences at MLC School and if this is something that you and\/or your child is interested in having, please book an appointment with your local GP.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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Please note, the vaccine is funded and available through GPs only at this stage.<\/div>\n
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Please click on the link below if you are interested to learn more about the Needle-free nasal mist influenza vaccine.<\/div>\n
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Click here to read more<\/a><\/div>\n
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Stay healthy and as always, if your child is unwell, please keep them at home. Health and Wellbeing are paramount to ensure your child can reach their full potential.<\/div>\n
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\u2013 Katelyn Morris<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
\nMLC School Senior Nurse<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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