Are Flu Vaccines free for all Queenslanders in 2026?

Yes, see the details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Who, What, Why and When about Flu Vaccination. Select the link above to view Answers to FAQ.

Vaccine Consumer Medical Info (CMI)

Two Vaccine Types will be used by VaxiCare in 2026:

• INFLUVAC TETRA

• FLUAD QUAD Vaccine for 65 years and older. The availability of this vaccine will depend on the supply date and number of vaccines given to Vaxicare by QLD Health Department. If not available on the day of vaccination you can choose to go to a GP or Pharmacy

 AIVC Recommendations for the Composition of Trivalent Influenza Vaccines for Australia in 2026

Availability expected by 25 March 2026.

Key Changes and Composition Details:

• Transition to Trivalent: The 2026 vaccine moves from a quadrivalent (QIV) to a trivalent (TIV) format, excluding the B/Yamagata lineage, which has not been detected in circulation since 2020.

• Strain Updates: The 2026 formula includes two new Influenza A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) compared to 2025.

• Dosage: Each 0.5 mL dose contains 15 micrograms of haemagglutinin for each of the three strains, for a total of 45 micrograms.

• Manufacturing: The vaccine is propagated in fertilized hens' eggs. 

Information for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

Verification of VaxiCare Vaccines 2026

Updates in Progress

National Immunisation Program (NIP) downloads

Updates in Progress..

Compliance

Available on request:

• Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, our current Workcover Certificate of Currency (CoC)

• VaxiCare Health Management Protocol, a copy of our Emergency Procedures and Risk Assessment regarding staff immunisations is available.