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Needle-free alternative to the flu shot to be made free for NSW kids under 5

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New South Wales has become the latest state to offer nasal spray flu vaccinations, free for children under 5 years old. This is the first year the needle free alternative is available in Australia. It's part of an effort to boost vaccination rates among young children after a record-breaking flu season last year.
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