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Health
Jack Gramenz

Mist opportunities: nasal spray to boost flu immunity

Children in NSW and Queensland won't have to get their flu vaccine via needle any more. (Stefan Postles/AAP PHOTOS)

Needle-phobic children will be able to access free flu vaccinations in the form of a nasal spray to overcome low vaccination rates.

Parents in Queensland and NSW will be able to access a nasal-spray vaccination ahead of the next flu season in a bid to protect children from illness and increase herd immunity.

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