JOINT STATEMENT
- 2023 influenza vaccinations are available now through a range of participating vaccine providers including GPs and pharmacies.
- The vaccine is free for several groups under the National Immunisation Program, including children aged 6 months to under 5 years.
- Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated, washing your hands regularly and staying home when you are sick.
- There have been 6,374 influenza cases recorded between 1 January and 9 April this year, with numbers continuing to rise.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk received her flu vaccination today and is encouraging Queenslanders to do the same ahead of the impending flu season.
Following a gradual increase in state-wide case numbers since January, Queenslanders are urged to get vaccinated ahead of the winter months to provide the highest level of protection during the peak, usually around August.
More than 6,300 influenza cases were recorded between 1 January and 9 April 2023.
There were only 69 influenza cases during that same period last year.
Vaccines are available from a range of primary care immunisation providers, with several cohorts able to access free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program.
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