Flu season is back, so we urge you to book your 2024 Flu Vaccine.
STANDARD FUNDED VACCINE:
INFLUVAC is this year’s standard vaccine, which will remain FUNDED and FREE for patients who meet the eligibility criteria.
https://www.immunise.health.nz/about-vaccines/nz-immunisations/flu-influenza-vaccine/
For patients who are not eligible for a funded vaccine, the cost is $37.00.
INFLUVAC will be available from 2nd April 2024. You can start booking your standard vaccine now.
This year, you can book your standard flu vaccine through the patient portal ‘My Indici’. To do so, please select ‘Nurse’ and then ‘Flu Vaccine Clinic’ on the Book Appointment screen.
This clinic is running for April only.
ADAVANCED/PRIVATELY FUNDED VACCINES:
There are two advanced flu vaccines available at Ranolf Medical from the 2nd April 2024:
- 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 $50.00.
- 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) by speaking to one of our admin team as stock is limited.
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.