Australia’s winter illness season is back – what viruses are prevalent this year and when should you get vaccinated?
By Melissa Davey Medical editor

Comparatively low numbers of respiratory viruses so far this year follows the worst influenza season in Australia on record in 2025, which saw more than 500,000 confirmed infections

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/07/australia-flu-season-winter-illnesses-influenza-rsv-covid-cases-which-viruses-are-around-vaccination-when-should-you-get-vaccinated

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