Ground floor, Ilam Health Building, 110 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch : Ph 03 351 6198 :

March 11th, 2026

Flu Vaccination Clinics available

Clinics open from 1st April 2026

We have clinics open for bookings from Wednesday 1st April, 2026. Please call reception to make an appointment, or book through your online Portal account.

 

Annual Drop-In Influenza Clinic

We will be running our annual drop-in influenza vaccination clinic for those aged ≥ 65 years on Saturday 11th April, 2026. People in this age group will receive notification about this closer to the time.
Note: Both the Standard Health NZ funded Flu Vaccine & the Advanced Fluad Vaccine will be available at this clinic

 

Why is the influenza vaccination important this year?

Influenza is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages. While it may be a mild disease for some, it can also cause serious illness and even lead to hospitalisation in otherwise healthy people. Vaccination reduces the spread of illness to the most vulnerable in our communities.

 

Eligibility for Health NZ funded Infulenza Vaccine (Influvac Tetra):

The influenza vaccine is recommended and funded for people who meet the eligibility criteria, as set by PHARMAC. Note, this is the same as last year and  includes:

– Pregnant people

– People aged 65 years and older

– People aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions*

– People aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions*

– Tamariki aged 4 years or under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness (including measles) or have a history of significant respiratory illness.

*For more details on eligibility, please refer to Influenza vaccine – Immunisation Advisory Centre (immune.org.nz)

AgeVaccineDoseNumber of dosesCost per dose
(If not eligible/opting for a funded vaccine)
6 months to under 65 yearsInfluvac Tetra
(Funded and basic non-funded option)
0.5mL1 or 2*$31
6 months to under 50 yearsFlucelvax**
(Non-funded option)
0.5mL1 or 2*$53
≥ 65 YearsInfluvac Tetra
(Funded option)
0.5mL1N/A Funded for this age group
≥ 50 YearsFluad***
(Non-funded option)
0.5mL1$53

*Tamariki aged 6 months to under 9 years who are receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time should receive two doses, at least 4 weeks apart.

Advanced Flu Vaccines:

**Flucelvax  is available for purchase for those aged 6 months to 50 years. This vaccine is manufactured using cell-based technology (as opposed to traditional egg-based technology) and is considered to be up to 15% more effective than other vaccines.

***Fluad  is available for purchase for those aged ≥ 50 years.
As we age, our immune system becomes less effective. This vaccine is designed to promote a stronger immune response, and so is potentially more effective for people in this age group.
We have limited stock, so please let reception know when making your booking if you wish to purchase this vaccine and we can put one aside for you, or order one in.

COVID-19 and the Influenza Vaccination

It is safe to have the Influenza vaccination at the same time as all COVID-19 vaccinations. Note; If you have tested positive for Covid in the last 6 months you should not have be vaccinated with the Covid Vaccine.

If you have had COVID-19, and are no longer isolating, there is no stand-down period required before having your influenza vaccination.

 

 

For more information, please refer to the following website:

https://immune.org.nz/factsheets/influenza-cell-based-vaccines