23/12/2025
Unusual summer flu surge across Australia 🚨🦠
Flu cases from the new influenza A (H3N2) subclade K strain are rising nationally, which is very unusual for this time of year and is putting extra pressure on hospitals. Getting your 2025 flu shot now is the best way to protect yourself, your family and the community.
✅ Who gets the FREE 2025 flu vaccine?
👶 Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
🤰 Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy)
🧑🤝🧑 First Nations people aged 6 months and ove
👵 People aged 65 years and over
❤️ Anyone 6 months and over with chronic conditions (heart, lung, kidney disease, diabetes, immune suppression, cancer, severe asthma, etc.)
📅 Haven’t had your 2025 flu shot?
Book your flu vaccine now with your GP, Aboriginal Medical Service or participating pharmacy – it’s quick, safe and helps keep loved ones out of hospital. Vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over while flu is still circulating. 💉
Book Now: https://birdeye.cx/i1jbem
🤒 Feeling unwell with flu‑like symptoms?
Stay home if you can, avoid high‑risk settings such as aged care, and talk to your doctor promptly about testing and early antiviral treatment if you are at higher risk.