Current shortage
INFLUVAC influenza virus haemagglutinin 0.5 mL vaccine prefilled syringe with 16 mm needle
Influenza virus haemagglutinin · 15 microgram Injection, suspension
- Supply impact started
- 29 Apr 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 26 Feb 2027
- TGA row last updated
- 6 May 2026
- ARTG ID
- 432790
- Sponsor
- Viatris Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800 314 527
- Shortage impact
- Low
- Availability
- Unavailable
Reason reported to TGA
Seasonal depletion of stock
TGA management action
The sponsor has advised from 29 April 2026 all stock of this vaccine will have been distributed to wholesalers. Stock will be available for supply under the National Immunisation Program or private market until depleted for this influenza season.
What to do
- 1.Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
- 2.Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
- 3.Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:24:39 PM).
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