The latest Queensland Health data shows 75,025 cases of influenza have been recorded across Queensland in 2025, with 84 per cent of those not vaccinated.
Last week, 3,498 Queenslanders were diagnosed with influenza, which is an 18 per cent decrease compared to the previous week.
While overall influenza case numbers are continuing to decline across Queensland, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is reporting a continued rise in flu notifications. These regional variations are expected and reflect ongoing elevated activity in specific communities.
Hospitalisations are also trending downward. On average, 208 hospital beds were occupied by flu patients last week, marking a 12 per cent decrease.
Chief Health Officer Dr Catherine McDougall welcomed the downward trend but stressed the urgency of getting vaccinated before the free flu program ends on 30 September.
“A decrease in both cases and hospitalisations is welcome news, but flu activity remains elevated.” Dr McDougall said.
“79 per cent of those hospitalised this year were not vaccinated, underscoring the importance of vaccination in preventing severe illness and hospitalisation.
Last week, more than 6,000 Queenslanders received their flu vaccination.
“Vaccination is still our best defence,” Dr McDougall said.
“It’s quick, free, and safe, and especially important for pregnant people, children under five, and adults over 65.
“With the program ending this month, I encourage everyone to visit their GP or local pharmacy and roll up their sleeve.”
Last week, more than 300 public hospital beds across Queensland were occupied each day, on average, by patients with influenza, COVID-19, or RSV. While this demand is beginning to ease, it continues to place pressure on the state’s public health system.
Queenslanders can receive a free flu vaccination from more than 2,500 community immunisation providers across the state, including GPs, community pharmacies and community clinics.
If you’re due for your COVID-19 vaccination, you can get it at the same time as your flu vaccination.
Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 surveillance data as of 7 September 2025 is below
Influenza
This year to date, Queensland has recorded 75,025 cases. Of these cases:
- 84 per cent of confirmed cases were not vaccinated
- 7,231 were admitted to hospital – 79 per cent were not vaccinated.
There have been 189 flu related deaths reported this year (1 January – 14 September 2025), compared with 181 deaths during the same period last year (1 January – 14 September 2024).
An average of 208 public hospital beds across the state were occupied every day by flu patients in the last week (8–14 September), which is lower than an average of 240 beds in the previous week (1–7 September).
Currently, 1,726,867 Queenslanders have been vaccinated against flu (up to 14 September 2025). This is a 6,164 increase from the previous week of 1,720,703 in the previous week (up to 7 September 2025).
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV notifications are currently decreasing, with 848 cases notified in the last week, compared to 886 cases notified the week before.
There have been 27,527 cases reported this year. Of these cases:
- 6,990 (25 per cent) were children aged less than 2 years
- 3,151 (11 per cent) were admitted to hospital, with 1,138 (37 per cent) of these aged less than 2 years.
Hospitalisations have declined, with an average of 44 public hospital beds across the state occupied every day by RSV patients in the last week. This is compared to an average 52 beds the week before.
COVID-19
COVID-19 notifications are decreasing, with 670 cases reported in the last week.
This year to date, 33,073 cases have been recorded. Of these cases:
- 7,795 (23 per cent) were aged 75 years and over
- 6,189 (19 per cent) were admitted to hospital – 92 per cent were not up to date with vaccination.
An average of 52 public hospital beds were occupied daily by COVID-19 patients in the last week. This is compared to an average 66 beds the week before.
Further information:
- For weekly updates on the current situation, visit the Queensland Health’s Acute Respiratory Infection Surveillance website.
- Free flu vaccination is available to all Queensland residents aged 6 months or older. More information on the 2025 Free Flu Vaccination Program is available on the Queensland Health website.
- Queenslanders are encouraged to consider a COVID-19 booster based on age and risk assessment as well as an annual flu vaccination. More information is available on the Australian Government website.
- The COVID-19 vaccine can be administered at the same time as the flu vaccination. People should talk to their health provider for more information.
- RSV vaccination is free in Queensland for all expectant mothers during weeks 28 to 36 of pregnancy, and some infants may be eligible for the free infant RSV immunisation. For further information on RSV immunisation eligibility, visit the Queensland Health website.
- Further flu vaccination data is available on the Australian Government website.