21/05/2026
Some people are at higher risk of complications due to the flu and it is recommended they get the flu vaccine. These include:
- Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- Pregnant women for each pregnancy and at any stage of pregnancy
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- People aged 65 years and over
- People aged 6 months and over with certain medical conditions such as cardiac disease, chronic respiratory condition, immunocompromising conditions, and others
Talk to your GP to find out if you are at a higher risk and how to protect yourself from the flu.