Flu and COVID-19 vaccination program

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination program

Guidance,
Last updated

This resource outlines the flu and COVID-19 vaccination program for residential aged care providers. It includes information about what services must do to take precautions to prevent and control the flu and COVID-19 and minimise infection-related risks. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
External Link
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/residential-aged-care/responsibilities-of-providers#flu-and-covid19-vaccination-program
Standard
5: Clinical Care
2: The Organisation
4: The Environment
Outcomes
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
2.9: Human resource management
4.2: Infection prevention and control
Flu and COVID-19 vaccination program
 

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