When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain

The Super-K flu is spreading — it has experts worried after last year's record high flu season

Australia has experienced an unusually early start to the flu season because of the fast-spreading variant.

When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain

luza studios/Getty ImagesWe usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this year, with 25,000 cases reported from January to March – and that’s only a fraction of actual case numbers. Most people with the flu recover without treatment. But it can cause serious complications in older people, young children, pregnant women and those with underlying…

Rising flu cases could overwhelm hospitals again in 2026  - Nursing Review

Australia is facing a concerning rise in flu cases in 2026, with nearly 25,000 infections recorded at the end of March, a warning sign after last year’s record-breaking outbreak. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging Australians to book their annual flu vaccination now before the winter months push hospitals to their limits. Doctors are keen to avoid a repeat of 2025 when emergency departments were overwhelmed, ambulances faced l…