What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess influenza epidemiology, treatment, and prevention trends in Australian children from 2019 to 2024.

April 23, 2026Vaccine1 citationsOpen Access

Influenza epidemiology, treatment and prevention in Australian children: Trends from 6 years of PAEDS-FluCAN influenza surveillance (2019–2024)

EREmily RicePrincess Margaret Hospital for Children ACAllen C. ChengMonash Health PBPhillip N. BrittonNational Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance

Key Points

To assess influenza epidemiology, treatment, and prevention trends in Australian children from 2019 to 2024.
Conducted surveillance for influenza cases over six years
Analyzed vaccine coverage data
Evaluated trends in treatment and prevention strategies
Influenza vaccine coverage decreased across Australia in 2022-2024 compared to 2019
Influenza vaccines remain effective for prevention
Urgent strategies are necessary to improve vaccination rates

Abstract

Reduced influenza vaccine coverage was observed Australia-wide in 2022-24 compared to 2019. Despite this, influenza vaccine remains an effective influenza-prevention tool. Strategies to improve vaccine coverage are urgently required.

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