Other Vaccines
Annual Influenza Vaccination
The Influenza vaccine will be available at Queen Street Doctors from Tuesday, 1st of April 2025.
It will protect against four strains of the influenza virus expected to circulate in our community this year, but it does not protect against COVID-19.
This year we are offering:
Influvac Tetra
This is the standard influenza vaccine manufactured using the traditional egg-based method. It can be given from 6 months of age.
It is free for people with certain health conditions or who are 65 years and older. For everyone else, it is $35 per dose.
Flucelvax Quad
This is a modern influenza vaccine that is 15% more effective than the standard influenza vaccine. It can be given to people aged 6 months or older and costs $45 per dose.
Fluad Quad (for people 65y+ only)
This vaccine contains an adjuvant, MF59, to enhance the immune response to the vaccine for stronger and prolonged protection compared to the standard influenza vaccine. If you are over the age of 65, you can opt to purchase this vaccine for $50.
Please be aware that you may be asked to wait up to 20 minutes after your vaccination to monitor for any adverse reactions.
For more information on Influenza vaccines, please visit:
https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/influenza-vaccine
https://www.fluvaccine.co.nz/flucelvax-quad-full
https://www.fluvaccine.co.nz/fluad-quad-full
To make an appointment with the nurse or check if you are eligible for the free vaccine, please call us on 09 373 4055.
Covid Vaccines
Anyone who has completed a primary course will be eligible to get another booster if you are:
Aged 30 and over or
At higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and;
It has been at least 6 months since their last COVID-19 booster or positive COVID-19 test.
People at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will also be able to receive an additional booster, regardless of how many doses they have previously had.
Travelling
If you’ll be travelling overseas in the near future, please make sure to book a travel consultation with one of our doctors a month before you depart. They will review which vaccinations are required for your destination and will determine the best timing to receive them. Once everything has been confirmed, we’ll be able to administer the vaccines on site.