New warning messages for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines.
The AIR has introduced new warning messages for some influenza and RSV vaccines to improve the quality of data being reported to the Register.
Immunisation providers will receive a warning message in their clinical software and when using the AIR site if they attempt to report the following vaccines to the AIR for individuals under the recommended age:
Vaccine brand
Minimum age
Afluria Quad
5 years
Fluzone High-Dose Quad
60 years
Fluad Quad
65 years
Arexvy
60 years
The message will indicate that the vaccine has been administered under the minimum required age. If this message is received, immunisation providers will need to review the vaccine administered and either: