FluMist vaccination for children now available

Influenza can cause serious illness and hospitalisation for children. Vaccination is our best line of defence.

Offering protection without injection, both Fiona Stanley and Fremantle hospitals are now offering the new needle‑free, FluMist nasal spray influenza vaccine for any child aged 2 to 11 years.

The intranasal spray is a free, safe and effective alternative to guard children against influenza A and B, without the distress of a needle. 

Who can have FluMist?

Any child aged 2 to 11 years can have the FluMist vaccine. Children do not need to be patients at the hospital to have the vaccine.

If parents do not prefer the FluMist nasal spray vaccine for their child, injectable vaccinations are also available.

Where can children have FluMist and do they need to book?

Parents can simply bring their child to one of our walk-in Community Flu Vaccination Clinics.

Visit our friendly team at our walk-in Community Flu Vaccination Clinics: 

• Fiona Stanley Hospital, located on the main concourse near the outpatient clinic entrance, 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. See the hospital map (PDF1MB).

• Fremantle Hospital, located in the Infection Control Clinic, B Block Level 5, 8am to 4pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. See the hospital map (PDF1MB).

There’s no need to book – simply turn up and the team will help you complete your consent form or you can complete the consent form online (external site).

The clinics also offer injectable flu vaccinations for people aged between 12 and 64 years of age.

For further information

Read information for parents about flu vaccination for children (external site).

Flu vaccines protect us at every age, every winter. Help us play our part and keep our kids safe this winter.

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