National Immunisation Program funded influenza vaccines

This page has information for immunisers about the funded influenza vaccines available in 2026 under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Before you administer a vaccine, check Australian Immunisation Handbook's the pre-vaccination checklist.

Timing of vaccines

Optimal protection against influenza occurs within the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.

Continue offering the influenza vaccine as long as the vaccines are within their expiry date.

Influenza vaccines can be co-administered (on the same day) with COVID-19 and other NIP vaccines.

Children under 2 years, or under 9 years of age with medical conditions, will need 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart in their first year of vaccination.

Find out more about eligibility for funded influenza vaccinations.

Vaccines

Vaxigrip

• 6 months to 64 years
• registered for ages 6 months and over.

Who can receive the vaccine:

• all children aged 6 months to 5 years of age, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children and those with certain medical conditions
• people aged 5 to 64 years with medical risk factors predisposing them to severe influenza
• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples aged 6 months to 64 years
• pregnant people.

Flucelvax

• NIP funded for people 5 to 64 years
• registered for ages 6 months and over.

Who can receive the vaccine:

• people aged 5 to 64 years with medical risk factors predisposing them to severe influenza
• all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples aged 5 to 64 years
• pregnant people.

Fluad

• 65 years and over only

All people over 65 years and over can receive the vaccine.