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Influenza can be a very serious disease. To protect yourself and others from influenza, you should get vaccinated every year.
These resources provide information about getting vaccinated against influenza in 2026, including information on:
- why and when you should get vaccinated
- who is eligible for a free influenza vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
- influenza vaccine safety.
Videos
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1:03Prof. Kristine Macartney – protect against flu this season
Professor Kristine Macartney discusses the importance of the influenza vaccine. The vaccine is free for pregnant women and children aged 6 months to less than five years under the National Immunisation Program. - Image:
03:36Lucy’s story – Influenza in children
Children can become seriously ill from influenza and in some cases, it can be fatal. This was the case for 2-year-old Lucy. In this video, her mother Rhiannon shares Lucy’s story, to warn other parents about the serious risks of flu in young children.
Fact sheets
2026 influenza (flu) vaccination – Consumer fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about getting vaccinated against the flu in 2026.
National Immunisation Program – Adult vaccinations consumer fact sheet
This brochure provides information about free vaccines for adults that are available under the National Immunisation Program.
Why does my child need a flu shot? – fact sheet
Fact sheet answering commonly asked questions about the flu shot (influenza vaccine) for children.
Brochures
Maternal vaccinations consumer brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available for pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program.
Adolescent vaccinations brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for adolescents under the National Immunisation Program.
National Immunisation Program – Adult vaccinations consumer brochure
This brochure provides information about free vaccines for adults that are available under the National Immunisation Program.
Childhood vaccinations consumer brochure – DL version
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for children under the National Immunisation Program.
Advice for health professionals
2026 influenza vaccination – Program advice for health professionals
This fact sheet provides advice for vaccination providers on administering influenza vaccines in 2026.
ATAGI Statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Statement on the Administration of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines in 2026.
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