Laboratory Confirmed Influenza Cases in Australia from 1 January 2026 to 17 August 2026

There have been 82,710 notifications of influenza reported to the NNDSS from 1 January 2026 to 17 August 2026. 

Data collected from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS). 

It is important to note that data reported from the various influenza surveillance systems may not represent an accurate reflection of influenza activity. There may be some delays in the reporting systems. Also, many who become unwell with influenza -like symptoms do not present to their doctor and are not tested for influenza.

Results should be interpreted with caution.

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