Winter is still coming: Super flu vaccine delayed

A super flu vaccine will be available in Australia later than usual this year - however researchers promise the injection will offer better protection than ever before.

The vaccine will protect against four strains of flu.

“It’s a problem that the flu shot is available later than usual, but there is a big advantage as well – we’ll have a vaccine that’s far more effective,” Professor Robert Booy told 9 NEWS.

Last year, more than 20,000 cases of flu were reported after the popular vaccine failed to target the right strains.

The super shot won’t be available until April 20, however winter should be more bearable all round with warmer than average temperatures expected.