Get Flu Vaccine Consent Form

□ My philosophical or religious beliefs prohibit vaccination. □ I have an allergy or medical contraindication to receiving the vaccine. □ I do not wish to say why I decline. □ Other reason – please tell us.__________________________________________________

Four influenza vaccines will be available under the National Immunisation Program in 2023: Vaxigrip Tetra® and Tetra® for eligible people aged 6 months to 64 years. Afluria® Quad for eligible people aged 5 years to 64 years. Fluad® Quad for people aged 65 years and over.

Babies younger than six months old, people who have had a life-threatening reaction to a flu shot in the past, and people who are currently very sick with a high fever should not get a flu shot.

The FDA is also responsible for ensuring that released lots of influenza vaccines meet appropriate standards. Each vaccine undergoes quality control tests, including testing for sterility.

Reasons for Refusing the Flu Vaccine “I do not need the vaccination” (17.3%) “I might experience side effects or get sick from the vaccine” (12.2%) “I don't think the vaccination is effective in preventing flu” (11.8%).

I understand that I cannot get influenza from the influenza vaccine. my health and the health of those with whom I have contact, including all patients in this healthcare facility, coworkers, my family and my community. procedure masks in areas where patients or residents may be present during the influenza season.

Other reasons included thinking they do not need a flu vaccine, fear of getting sick, fear of side effects from vaccination, being allergic to the vaccine, and thinking that flu vaccination is not good for you. Source: CDC, 2016.

Current influenza vaccines have moderate efficacy, good safety, and acceptable tolerability; however, they have unsatisfactory efficacy in older adults, are dependent on egg supply for production, and are time-consuming to manufacture. This review outlines the unmet medical needs of current influenza vaccines.