QLD Flu Vaccine

Information 2026

Are Flu Vaccines free for all Queenslanders in 2026?

Yes, see the details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to typical questions about Flu Vaccination :
Who should get vaccinated, Why you should get vaccinated, When you should get vaccinated?

Vaccine Consumer Medical Info (CMI)

QLD Health has a delay with the roll-out of free flu vaccines in 2026, this affects all vaccinators, pharmacies and GP’s.
We are the first vaccinator in Queensland who received the current INFLUVAC vaccines on 19/3/2026.

CMI Downloads -‍ ‍VaxiCare will use three types of Flu Vaccine in 2026

INFLUVAC is an influenza vaccine containing inactivated fragments from three types of influenza virus. This type of vaccine is also known as a trivalent influenza vaccine. INFLUVAC is used to prevent certain types of flu in adults and children 6 months of age and older. For more information, download the INFLUVAC CMI.


  • FLUAD - Download Oct 2025  
    Vaccine for 65 years and older. Fluad® Quad contains the active ingredient influenza virus haemagglutinin. It helps prevent certain types of influenza (flu). Used for people aged 50 years and older only.
    Availability will depend on the supply date and number of vaccines VaxiCare receives from QLD Health Dept. If you booked for this vaccine with VaxiCare, we will give you as much notice as possible ahead of time if not available, as an alternative you can choose to go to a GP or Pharmacy once available.


FLUMIST is a Nasal Spray that contains three different types (strains) of influenza virus – two Type A (H1N1 and H3N2) and one Type B (Victoria lineage) strain. It is a vaccine used to help prevent certain types of influenza (flu). FLUMIST may be given to a child (including adolescents) aged 24 months (2 years) to under 18 years old.

ATAGI Statement on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026

ATAGI download dated 27/2/2026

  • Influenza virus strains included in the 2026 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccines:

  • A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus

  • A/Sydney/1359/2024 (H3N2)-like virus

  • B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus

Highlights for changes to 2026 influenza vaccine formulations and dosing

  • The registration age for adjuvanted influenza vaccine (Fluad®) has been extended to people aged 50 years and above. Fluad is NIP funded for people aged 65 years and above. People 50 to 64 years of age can access this through the private market.

  • All influenza vaccines available in Australia in 2026 are trivalent (i.e. containing two A strains and one B lineage). The B Yamagata lineage virus is no longer included in influenza vaccines as it may be extinct.

AIVC Recommendations for the Composition of Trivalent Influenza Vaccines for Australia in 2026

Verification of VaxiCare Flu Vaccines 2026

Information for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

National Immunisation Program (NIP)

National Immunisation Program Schedule 2026 download

CMI - Other Vaccines

VaxiCare COC Compliance

Available on request:

  • Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, our current Workcover Certificate of Currency (CoC)

  • VaxiCare Health Management Protocol, a copy of our Emergency Procedures and Risk Assessment regarding staff immunisations is available.

Click here to download our Workplace Flu Protection Poster