Queensland Government Pushing for Vaccinations Following 24 Flu Deaths

More than 900,000 Queenslanders, or 16 percent of the population, have vaccinated against influenza in 2024.

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has explained concerns around Covid and influenza numbers across the state. Jono Searle/Getty Images

The Queensland government is pushing for more people to become vaccinated against influenza, despite 900,000 Queenslanders already rolling their sleeves up for the jab.

Latest information from the state revealed 24 people have already died from the flu in Queensland this year, with 12,000 cases of the illness officially reported.