2026 influenza vaccination program under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) is pleased to share the attached correspondence from the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Michael Kidd AO, providing advice on 2026 influenza vaccination program under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
The CMO correspondence includes the following key documents:
- Statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2026
- 2026 NIP influenza vaccination program advice for health professionals
- NIP influenza vaccination consumer factsheet.
Further advice and resources will be available on the department’s website health.gov.au/flu in advance of the program rollout in April.
Health professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to subscribe to our email list to receive the latest NIP updates.
We kindly request your assistance in distributing this important information within your organisation and networks.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Immunisation Enquiries
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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
E: immunisation.enquiries@health.gov.au