
20/05/2025
Yearly flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. It’s the best way to protect yourself and others from influenza.
Under the National Immunisation Program, the flu vaccine is free if you are:
✔️ aged 6 months to under 5 years
✔️ pregnant—at any stage of pregnancy
✔️ aged 65 years and over
✔️ have certain medical conditions
✔️ an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 6 months and over.
In some states and territories, flu vaccines may also be free to others.