Flu Cases Surge in Queensland, Sparking Urgent Vaccination Plea
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – July 3, 2025 – Queensland is experiencing a dramatic surge in influenza cases, with numbers already exceeding those recorded for the entirety of 2024. Health officials are urgently calling on residents to get vaccinated as vaccination rates plummet, leaving the population vulnerable.
as of June 29th, a staggering 29,514 cases have been confirmed in Queensland, substantially surpassing the 24,708 cases reported for all of last year. This spike comes amidst nationwide warnings about dangerously low vaccination rates throughout 2025. Current figures reveal alarmingly low uptake: only 16% of children aged six months to five years, 11.5% of children aged 5-15 years, and 58% of individuals over 65 have received the flu vaccine.
“The flu season is hitting families hard, and I encourage more Queenslanders to seek vaccination. Complacency can be very costly,” stated Dr. Cathryn Hester,Chair of RACGP Queensland. “The number one thing you can do to help keep yourself, your family, and your community safe from this infectious disease is to get vaccinated.”
Dr. Hester expressed deep concern over the declining vaccination rates, highlighting the severe consequences of inaction.”Unluckily, vaccination rates have dropped in Queensland, and across Australia. It’s particularly concerning that such a small percentage of children and older people have accessed vaccination in the last year. This is resulting in many people unnecessarily becoming unwell, and in avoidable deaths.”
Hospitals are reporting a surge in admissions among patients aged 65 and older, and general practices are overwhelmed with severely ill patients. Health experts are emphasizing that influenza is a serious illness,far more risky than a common cold,with the potential to cause hospitalization,long-term health complications,and even death.
Don’t gamble with your health. Protect yourself and your loved ones – get vaccinated against the flu today.
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