Flu Vaccines from 1 Apr 2025

Get Ready for Flu Season

To book you flu vaccine with us e-mail vaccines@waiukumedical.co.nz

or call 09 235 9102 AFTER 10am 

We’re excited to let you know that our nurse-led flu vaccination clinics will begin on 1st April! 

Flu vaccination is FREE for the following groups:

– Pregnant people – Protects both you and your baby in the first months of life
– People aged 65 and over
– People with medical conditions, including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, serious mental health conditions and other long-term illnesses
– Children aged 6 months to 4 years with a history of significant respiratory illness

For additional guidance on eligibility see: https://schedule.pharmac.govt.nz/ScheduleOnline.php?edition=&osq=Influenza+vaccine

For other registered patients, we are offering the flu vaccine at the reduced fee of $26.

Influenza is a contagious virus that can cause serious illness, even in healthy individuals. 

The earlier you get vaccinated, the sooner you’ll be protected – so get in quick and be prepared for the winter season! 

Annual vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your whānau.

Why get vaccinated?

• Flu isn’t just a bad cold – It can lead to hospitalisation, particularly for those with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.
• Protects your whānau – Vaccination helps reduce the spread of flu in the community, safeguarding vulnerable groups, including pēpi (babies), older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
• Safe and effective – The flu vaccine has been used for decades with an excellent safety record. It does not contain live virus and cannot give you the flu.
• Annual protection is essential – Immunity from the flu vaccine wanes over time, so getting vaccinated each year gives you the best possible defence.

For more details, visit https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/i/influenza-vaccine-adults

Help keep yourself and your whānau safe this flu season!