Winter’s here and respiratory viruses are back, but this year’s numbers are surprisingly low—Australia’s seen fewer flu, Covid, and RSV cases than in recent years. The updated flu vaccine targets the H3N2 strain that caused trouble last year, and experts urge everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated, even if they’ve already had one. You can even get flu and Covid shots together. While viruses spread easily indoors, current case numbers remain low, though predicting the season’s full impact is tricky. RSV, especially for young kids, is still circulating, and vaccines are available for pregnant people and older adults. Flu vaccination rates for kids 5–64 dipped slightly, but younger kids are getting vaccinated more thanks to a needle-free nasal spray. A combined flu and Covid vaccine is in development but won’t be available in Australia this year.
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