STANDARD FLU VACCINE

The 2024 Standard Flu Vaccine is called INFLUVAC.  This vaccine will remain FUNDED and FREE for patients that meet the eligibility criteria. For patients, who are not eligible for a funded vaccine, the cost is $38.00.

INFLUVAC will be available from 1st April 2024 and OneHealth enrolled patients’ can start booking their standard vaccine, from Monday 25th March 2024 and no sooner.

Non-enrolled patients, aged 9yrs and over, can attend our Urgent Care service for their standard flu vaccine from 1st April and the fee incurred is $38.00.

ADVANCED FLU VACCINE

There are two advanced flu vaccines, available from Tuesday 5th March 2024:

  1. The 2024 Advanced Flu Vaccine, for patients aged between 6 months and 64 years, is called FLUCELVAX Quad*  This is a non-funded vaccine, and the cost is $45.00.
  2. The 2024 Advanced flu vaccine, for patients aged 65 years and over, is called FLUAD Quad**  This is a non-funded vaccine, and the cost is $50.00.

Enrolled patients can book their Advanced Flu Vaccines (FLUCELVAX QUAD and FLUAD QUAD) on Tues 5th March, Wed 6th March, Thurs 7th March, Tues 12th March and Wed 13th March 2024.

Non-enrolled patients, aged 9yrs and over, can attend our Urgent Care service for their advanced flu vaccine from Tuesday 5th March 2024. However, Urgent Care is not an appointment-based service and patients are seen in order of arrival or acuity.  Advanced flu vaccine fees are as above.

*  WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE FLUCELVAX QUAD?

  • Designed to be an exact match to the flu strains that are circulating this year.
  • Shown to be up to 19% more effective than standard influenza vaccines at protecting you from the flu.
  • Established safety profile with more than 200 million doses distributed worldwide.

**  WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE FLUAD QUAD?

  • Lower risk of medical encounters due to influenza-related outcomes, including hospitalisations and GP Visits.
  • Longer protection – Antibody levels are higher at 12 months post vaccination.
  • Established safety profile with more than 270 million doses distributed worldwide.

For more information, please refer to: https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/influenza-vaccine

NB: OneHealth does not provide COVID vaccinations.  However, a new COVID vaccine is available from 7th March 2024. For more information, please refer: COVID-19 vaccines additional doses | Health Information and Services