List. Specified medical conditions associated with increased risk of influenza disease and severe outcomes
Vaccine doses for people with the risk conditions in this list are funded under the NIP unless otherwise noted.
Conditions |
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Immunocompromising conditions including:
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Functional or anatomical asplenia, including:
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Cardiac disease, including:
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Chronic respiratory conditions, including:
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Chronic neurological conditions, including:
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Chronic metabolic disorders, including:
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Chronic renal failure |
Long-term aspirin therapy in children aged 6 months to 10 years |
Chronic liver diseasea |
Down syndromea |
Obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg per m2) a |
Children born less than 37 weeks gestationa |
Harmful use of alcohola |
a: Not funded under the NIP
Last updated:
5 April 2020
Last reviewed:
5 April 2020
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