It’s that time again to get your yearly Influenza vaccine (Flu shot).
Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. It is
recommended for all people ≥6 months of age.
Spleen Australia and ATAGI recommend the yearly influenza vaccine for individuals with immunocompromising conditions and are FREE for all people living without a functioning spleen. Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season (April/May). While protection is generally expected to last throughout the year, the highest level of protection occurs in the first 3 to 4 months after vaccination. Please click on the link for the full ATAGI statement.
The Influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as RSV, COVID-19 and other Spleen vaccines. Please check with your GP to see if you are due for any ‘spleen vaccines’.
For other great resources that answers many important questions about the Influenza vaccine, see the information resources below.
Information resources
Australian Government Department of Health
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) Clinical Advice March 2025
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance provides a free online webinar – Triple protection: Vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV in 2025
The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) Updated immunisation reference page: Translated 2025 influenza page
Last updated 16/04/2025