A fast-moving strain of influenza known as "Super-K" is circulating in Australia and has been driving up flu numbers around the world. Virologists are constantly tracking strains like this as they come and go. Professor Kirsty Short, shares her anxiety about the flu season ahead, as well as a surprising recent win — and a call to arms about vaccination.

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Featuring:

• Kirsty Short, virologist at University of Queensland

More information:

Australia's 2026 influenza vaccine rollout and the Super-K strain

This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.