More people are getting the flu every year. Nearly 100,000 Queenslanders got it last year, and more than 7,000 people ended up in hospital. Most of those weren’t vaccinated.
Get your free flu vaccination
Flu season is nearly here – book you and your family in early. Queenslanders aged 6 months and older can get their free flu vaccine any time from 1 March to 30 September 2026. You don’t need a Medicare card.
Nasal spray flu vaccination for children
There is now a nasal spray flu vaccine. It’s quick and just as effective as having the injection.
The nasal spray flu vaccine is free for:
- children aged 2 to 5 years (before they turn 6)
- older children and young people aged 6 to 17 years (before they turn 18) who struggle with needles.
The flu injection is still free for everyone else.
Learn more about the nasal spray flu vaccine
Where to get vaccinated
Book your free flu vaccine with your GP, pharmacist, community clinic or another vaccination provider. The best time to get vaccinated is before the flu season peaks.
Transcript for 2026 Free flu vaccine
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>> Female voice over: In 2025, 73% of people hospitalised with flu were not vaccinated. But Queenslanders know how to protect themselves and others. So protect yourself, your family, and your community from the serious symptoms of flu with the free flu vaccine. Now also available as a needle-free nasal spray. Free for children 2 to 5. Flu vaccines are available now at your GP or pharmacist. Search 'Flu facts QLD'. Authorised by the Queensland Government, Brisbane.
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