Flu vaccine promotion

Influenza isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated

Influenza (flu) is serious.

Getting a flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

Your yearly flu vaccine offers the best protection from getting really sick and is free for:

  • children aged 6 months to under 5 years
  • pregnant women
  • Aboriginal people aged 6 months and over
  • anyone aged 65 and over​
  • people with serious health conditions

Book your flu vaccine at your GP, pharmacy, or Aboriginal Medical Service. Everyone aged 2 years or over can get vaccinated at a pharmacy. Parents or carers with children aged 6 months to under 2 years old should see their GP for their flu vaccine. ​​If your child is 2, 3 or 4 years old, they can be vaccinated using a free nasal spray flu vaccine. 

Book your flu vaccine Learn more about flu Nasal spray flu vaccine for children

Easy Read flu fact sheet

Easy Read versions of the flu fact sheet are available for people with reading difficulties, learning challenges, and cognitive disabilities.

Easy Read PDF Easy Read Word document

Influenza information for community​​​​​







Current as at: Monday 26 May 2025