The campaign provides clear, trusted information on when to get vaccinated, where to go and which vaccines are recommended, supporting confident vaccination decisions that help protect individuals, families and communities.
The campaign also marks the launch of a new, unified immunisation brand for WA, designed to create consistent, recognisable messaging that builds confidence in immunisation over time.
Influenza vaccination is free for all Western Australians during May and June, including those without a Medicare card, making it easier for families to get protected early. In 2026, eligible children aged 2 to 11 years can also receive the free influenza vaccine FluMist, a needle‑free intranasal spray supporting increased uptake among children.
For 2026, WA Health has set clear influenza vaccination targets, aiming to:
- protect 30 per cent of babies and young children under 12 years
- lift coverage to 65 per cent for people aged 65 and over
- set a new benchmark immunisation rate across the State, with 40 per cent of the population vaccinated.
In 2025, WA recorded more than 32,000 influenza cases and over 4,000 related hospitalisations, with children under 12 accounting for close to 20 per cent of hospital admissions, while adults aged 65 and over made up 40 per cent. RSV also continues to pose a significant risk, particularly for infants, older adults and people with underlying health conditions.
Providers play a key role in delivering the expanded program, with free flu and RSV vaccines available through participating GPs, community pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services, nurse practitioner clinics, corporate vaccination service providers and community health clinics.
Free RSV immunisations are provided for pregnant women, infants under 12 months and some young children under 24 months, as well as vulnerable cohorts aged from 50 to 59 years, and adults aged 65 and over in residential aged care homes, with eligibility depending on age and risk factors. New influenza and RSV fact sheets have been developed to support providers with these programs.
This work is guided by the WA Health 2026 Winter Strategy, which focuses on prevention, early intervention and system readiness.
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