Flu jabs likely be delayed for priority COVID-19 vaccinations in South Australia TueTuesday 19 updated TueTuesday 19 COVID-19 shots in Australia are expected to begin mid-February. ( Share Print text only Cancel The seasonal flu shot for aged care residents and workers will likely be postponed while the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations are administered, South Australian stakeholders have heard. Key points: Large aged care providers have already booked their influenza vaccination program for March Both vaccinations cannot take place at the same time with a logistical headache looming At a COVID-19 vaccine forum for the sector held in Adelaide on Monday, SA Health representatives reportedly said the flu shot could be delayed to prioritise the vaccine rollout's first phase and that legislative changes could be required.