# Flu Surge Late but Less Severe This Year | Adelaide News

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-09-18T13:51:57+00:00
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Flu season is hitting late this year with a few areas seeing spikes — but overall, it’s shaping up to be far milder than 2025’s deadly outbreak. Thanks to a vaccine updated for a new strain, infections are down significantly compared to last year, and case growth is slowing, hinting we may be nearing peak levels. Victoria’s seen a shocking 400% jump in flu cases, especially in kids, while NSW and SA report upticks — though still below last year’s highs. Tasmania’s rise remains moderate. Health officials urge caution: don’t skip your flu shot — especially if you’re in a high-risk group — and stay tuned as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/national-influenza-cases-spike-later-australia/107167582 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ec5d020d6f57a11a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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