The 2024 flu vaccine is free for some people
This year funding is available for:
- people aged 65 years and over
- people who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition
- pregnant people
- children aged 4 years and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
- people with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
- people who are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services.
The funded flu vaccine for children and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra.
Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac
Funding is from 1st April 2024 . We have a Saturday clinic on 6 th April that you can call now to book into. 049200800
If you are not funded and/or would like to purchase a flu vaccine we will have these available for patients from now!
You may see the promotion campaign advertising these as advanced flu vaccine. Call 04 920 0800 to book into our clinics for the same.
Unfunded Flu vaccine options
| Description | Age | Cost |
| FLUAD QUAD | 65 years and over | $45 per vaccine |
| Flucelvax QUAD | 6 months and over | $40 per vaccine |