Everything you need to know about this year's winter vaccine rollout
This article discusses the importance of winter vaccinations in Australia to combat seasonal illnesses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. Experts recommend getting vaccinated before the flu season peaks, which typically occurs from June to September. The article also highlights the availability of new vaccines and the challenges posed by emerging variants.
- ▪The flu jab is recommended for Australians ahead of the flu season, which peaks between June and September.
- ▪High-risk groups are advised to receive annual COVID-19 boosters and can access the RSV vaccine for free starting May 15.
- ▪The 2026 influenza vaccine is expected to perform well against emerging variants, including the fast-moving strain known as Super-K.
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When should I get the flu jab? We ask the experts about winter vaccinesBy health reporter Lauren RobertsABC Health & WellbeingTopic:Vaccines and ImmunityWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 5:00amThe best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. (Unsplash: CDC)abc.net.au/news/winter-vaccines-flu-covid-rsv-measles-australia/106550144Link copiedShareShare articleWinter is the ideal time for hot tea, knee blankets and reading by the fire.But it's also the time when many of us get sick and spread respiratory illnesses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19."Everything works in the viruses' advantage over winter, compared with summer," explains epidemiologist Catherine Bennett from Deakin University.In the warmer…
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