19/05/2026
When is the best time to get a flu vaccine?
It is recommended that you get your annual influenza vaccine anytime from April onwards to be protected for the peak flu season, which is generally June to September. The highest level of protection happens in the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.
It is never too late to get your vaccination as influenza can circulate in the community all year round.
The influenza vaccination is recommended for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.
If you had last season's flu vaccine late last year or early this year, you should still get the new season vaccine when it becomes available.
Ask your GP about getting the flu vaccine today.