昆士兰州为2至5岁儿童免费推出无针流感疫苗, Queensland launches free, needle-free flu vaccine for kids 2–5, expanding to all ages 6 months+ in 2026.

昆士兰州启动了针对2至5岁儿童的免费无针流感疫苗方案,这是澳大利亚首个这样的方案,作为2026年向所有6个月及6岁以上居民广泛推广方案的一部分。 Queensland has launched a free, needle-free flu vaccine program for children aged two to five, the first in Australia, as part of a broader 2026 rollout for all residents six months and older. 鼻喷剂选择旨在减少疫苗焦虑和促进摄入,扩大药剂师和其他卫生专业人员在枪管方面的作用。 The nasal spray option aims to reduce vaccine anxiety and boost uptake, with expanded roles for pharmacists and other health professionals in administering shots. 这一行动是继百日咳病例激增之后采取的,这与儿童接种疫苗率的下降有关,并引起人们对与流感有关的住院和死亡人数上升的关切。 The move follows a surge in whooping cough cases, linked to declining childhood vaccination rates, and comes amid concerns over rising flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. 卫生官员强调免疫接种对于保护弱势人口和减轻保健服务负担的重要性。 Health officials stress the importance of immunization to protect vulnerable populations and reduce strain on healthcare services.