Staff influenza vaccines<\/h1><\/div>Calling all Flu Fighters!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>On this page<\/h4><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Vaccine strains 2026<\/h2>\n
Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease and complications from influenza. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and over.<\/p>\n
The vaccine can change from year to year as new strains of influenza appear, which is why it is important to schedule influenza vaccination annually to ensure you are protected.<\/p>\n
The 2026 trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines* for the southern hemisphere include both egg and cell-based strains:<\/p>\n<\/div>
Egg-based influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Singapore\/GP20238\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cell-based or quadrivalent influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus; and<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Sydney\/1359\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Note: <\/strong>The chosen egg-based and cell-based viruses will sometimes differ if one virus cannot be used for both production systems. In this case, different vaccine viruses with similar properties are selected for vaccine production.<\/p>\nAustralia has transitioned from using quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) formulations for influenza immunisation in line with recommendations from Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn 2026, all NIP-funded influenza vaccines available are trivalent vaccines (TIV) including the adjuvanted (enhanced) influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Private vaccination<\/h2>\n
If you have received your 2026 influenza vaccination privately (e.g. GP clinic or community pharmacy), please let us know for planning purposes:<\/p>\n
Online Poll\u00a0for\u00a0Influenza Vaccination 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Timing for vaccination<\/h2>\n
Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak. While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, the best protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If a person had a 2025 formulation of the influenza vaccine in late 2025 or early 2026, they are still recommended to receive the 2026 formulation influenza vaccine when available.<\/li>\n
- It is never too late to be vaccinated since influenza can circulate in the community all year. Vaccination should continue to be offered while a non-expired vaccine is available.<\/li>\n
- Influenza vaccination during pregnancy and for international travellers can be of benefit at any time of year.\n
\n- It is also important to know that the vaccine is not immediately effective, and it generally takes 10 to 14 days to be protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- People can receive influenza vaccines at the same time as most other vaccines, including dTpa, RSV, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. Refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook<\/a><\/u> for more information<\/li>\n
- Further information about 2026 Influenza vaccination guidelines can be found on the Queensland Health website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vidcast<\/h2>\n
Hear from Metro North Flu Fighters, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary, Infection Disease Physician Dr Krispin Hajkowicz and Public Health Director Daniel Francis, discussing this year’s flu season and staff vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Calling all Flu Fighters!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>On this page<\/h4><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Vaccine strains 2026<\/h2>\n
Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease and complications from influenza. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and over.<\/p>\n
The vaccine can change from year to year as new strains of influenza appear, which is why it is important to schedule influenza vaccination annually to ensure you are protected.<\/p>\n
The 2026 trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines* for the southern hemisphere include both egg and cell-based strains:<\/p>\n<\/div>
Egg-based influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Singapore\/GP20238\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cell-based or quadrivalent influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus; and<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Sydney\/1359\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Note: <\/strong>The chosen egg-based and cell-based viruses will sometimes differ if one virus cannot be used for both production systems. In this case, different vaccine viruses with similar properties are selected for vaccine production.<\/p>\nAustralia has transitioned from using quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) formulations for influenza immunisation in line with recommendations from Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn 2026, all NIP-funded influenza vaccines available are trivalent vaccines (TIV) including the adjuvanted (enhanced) influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Private vaccination<\/h2>\n
If you have received your 2026 influenza vaccination privately (e.g. GP clinic or community pharmacy), please let us know for planning purposes:<\/p>\n
Online Poll\u00a0for\u00a0Influenza Vaccination 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Timing for vaccination<\/h2>\n
Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak. While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, the best protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If a person had a 2025 formulation of the influenza vaccine in late 2025 or early 2026, they are still recommended to receive the 2026 formulation influenza vaccine when available.<\/li>\n
- It is never too late to be vaccinated since influenza can circulate in the community all year. Vaccination should continue to be offered while a non-expired vaccine is available.<\/li>\n
- Influenza vaccination during pregnancy and for international travellers can be of benefit at any time of year.\n
\n- It is also important to know that the vaccine is not immediately effective, and it generally takes 10 to 14 days to be protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- People can receive influenza vaccines at the same time as most other vaccines, including dTpa, RSV, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. Refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook<\/a><\/u> for more information<\/li>\n
- Further information about 2026 Influenza vaccination guidelines can be found on the Queensland Health website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vidcast<\/h2>\n
Hear from Metro North Flu Fighters, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary, Infection Disease Physician Dr Krispin Hajkowicz and Public Health Director Daniel Francis, discussing this year’s flu season and staff vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Vaccine strains 2026<\/h2>\n
Annual influenza vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease and complications from influenza. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and over.<\/p>\n
The vaccine can change from year to year as new strains of influenza appear, which is why it is important to schedule influenza vaccination annually to ensure you are protected.<\/p>\n
The 2026 trivalent seasonal influenza vaccines* for the southern hemisphere include both egg and cell-based strains:<\/p>\n<\/div>
Egg-based influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Singapore\/GP20238\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Cell-based or quadrivalent influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus; and<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Sydney\/1359\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Note: <\/strong>The chosen egg-based and cell-based viruses will sometimes differ if one virus cannot be used for both production systems. In this case, different vaccine viruses with similar properties are selected for vaccine production.<\/p>\nAustralia has transitioned from using quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) formulations for influenza immunisation in line with recommendations from Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn 2026, all NIP-funded influenza vaccines available are trivalent vaccines (TIV) including the adjuvanted (enhanced) influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Private vaccination<\/h2>\n
If you have received your 2026 influenza vaccination privately (e.g. GP clinic or community pharmacy), please let us know for planning purposes:<\/p>\n
Online Poll\u00a0for\u00a0Influenza Vaccination 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Timing for vaccination<\/h2>\n
Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak. While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, the best protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If a person had a 2025 formulation of the influenza vaccine in late 2025 or early 2026, they are still recommended to receive the 2026 formulation influenza vaccine when available.<\/li>\n
- It is never too late to be vaccinated since influenza can circulate in the community all year. Vaccination should continue to be offered while a non-expired vaccine is available.<\/li>\n
- Influenza vaccination during pregnancy and for international travellers can be of benefit at any time of year.\n
\n- It is also important to know that the vaccine is not immediately effective, and it generally takes 10 to 14 days to be protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- People can receive influenza vaccines at the same time as most other vaccines, including dTpa, RSV, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. Refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook<\/a><\/u> for more information<\/li>\n
- Further information about 2026 Influenza vaccination guidelines can be found on the Queensland Health website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vidcast<\/h2>\n
Hear from Metro North Flu Fighters, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary, Infection Disease Physician Dr Krispin Hajkowicz and Public Health Director Daniel Francis, discussing this year’s flu season and staff vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Cell-based or quadrivalent influenza vaccines<\/h3>\n\n- <\/i>A\/Missouri\/11\/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus; and<\/li>\n
- <\/i>A\/Sydney\/1359\/2024 (H3N2)-like virus<\/li>\n
- <\/i>B\/Austria\/1359417\/2021 (B\/Victoria lineage)-like virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Note: <\/strong>The chosen egg-based and cell-based viruses will sometimes differ if one virus cannot be used for both production systems. In this case, different vaccine viruses with similar properties are selected for vaccine production.<\/p>\nAustralia has transitioned from using quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) formulations for influenza immunisation in line with recommendations from Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn 2026, all NIP-funded influenza vaccines available are trivalent vaccines (TIV) including the adjuvanted (enhanced) influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Private vaccination<\/h2>\n
If you have received your 2026 influenza vaccination privately (e.g. GP clinic or community pharmacy), please let us know for planning purposes:<\/p>\n
Online Poll\u00a0for\u00a0Influenza Vaccination 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Timing for vaccination<\/h2>\n
Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak. While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, the best protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- If a person had a 2025 formulation of the influenza vaccine in late 2025 or early 2026, they are still recommended to receive the 2026 formulation influenza vaccine when available.<\/li>\n
- It is never too late to be vaccinated since influenza can circulate in the community all year. Vaccination should continue to be offered while a non-expired vaccine is available.<\/li>\n
- Influenza vaccination during pregnancy and for international travellers can be of benefit at any time of year.\n
\n- It is also important to know that the vaccine is not immediately effective, and it generally takes 10 to 14 days to be protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- People can receive influenza vaccines at the same time as most other vaccines, including dTpa, RSV, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. Refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook<\/a><\/u> for more information<\/li>\n
- Further information about 2026 Influenza vaccination guidelines can be found on the Queensland Health website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Vidcast<\/h2>\n
Hear from Metro North Flu Fighters, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary, Infection Disease Physician Dr Krispin Hajkowicz and Public Health Director Daniel Francis, discussing this year’s flu season and staff vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Note: <\/strong>The chosen egg-based and cell-based viruses will sometimes differ if one virus cannot be used for both production systems. In this case, different vaccine viruses with similar properties are selected for vaccine production.<\/p>\n Australia has transitioned from using quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) to trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) formulations for influenza immunisation in line with recommendations from Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\n In 2026, all NIP-funded influenza vaccines available are trivalent vaccines (TIV) including the adjuvanted (enhanced) influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 years and older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> If you have received your 2026 influenza vaccination privately (e.g. GP clinic or community pharmacy), please let us know for planning purposes:<\/p>\n Online Poll\u00a0for\u00a0Influenza Vaccination 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak. While protection is generally expected to last for the whole season, the best protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hear from Metro North Flu Fighters, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary, Infection Disease Physician Dr Krispin Hajkowicz and Public Health Director Daniel Francis, discussing this year’s flu season and staff vaccination campaign.<\/p>\n<\/div>Private vaccination<\/h2>\n
Timing for vaccination<\/h2>\n
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Vidcast<\/h2>\n