Page last updated
22 November 2022
It is currently free for the following groups of people due to their increased risk of complications from influenza:
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- All adults 65 years of age
- All children 6 months to <5 years of age
- All people 6 months of age with certain medical conditions (e.g. severe asthma, lung or heart disease, low immunity or diabetes) – speak to your doctor if you are unsure if you are eligible
- Pregnant women (at any stage during their pregnancy).
While not everyone is eligible for a funded influenza vaccine, the Department of Health recommends influenza vaccination for everyone over the age of 6 months to prevent influenza and its complications.