Flu can be anywhere and your best form of protection is to get a flu shot. 

Vaccinations available from 1st April

No appointment necessary

or book now for your convenience

Facts about Flu

• Flu isn't just a bad cold - it can be serious.
• More than one million Kiwis get an annual flu shot
• Immunisation helps prepare your immune system to fight the flu
• You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccination

Flu can be a serious illness

Influenza, commonly called the flu, can be a serious illness that is sometimes fatal. Infection with the flu virus may lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have an ongoing medical condition. Flu can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse.

Could you get your flu shot FREE?

People aged 65 years and over, pregnant women and those aged between 13-65 years with an eligible chronic medical condition (click here for the eligibility criteria) qualify for a FREE flu vaccine at our Pharmacy. 

Those people who are eligible for a funded (FREE) flu vaccination include:

People ages 65 years and older

Pregnant women (any trimester)

People aged under 65 years with an eligible chronic medical condition (click here to view the eligibility criteria)

Got a voucher?

We accept all vouchers with the Unichem Pharmacy symbol on it

This year we are offering you a greater choice of flu vaccines. 

Flu Vaccinations available for 2025 

Available Flu Vaccines for the 2025 season available at participating Unichem/Life Pharmacies:    

• INFLUVAC Tetra is FREE to those who meet certain eligibility criteria. Influvac Tetra is a Quadrivalent Influenza vaccine, protecting against four strains of the flu virus.  
• FLUCELVAX Quad is suitable for people 6 months and over. A cell-based flu vaccine, it is designed to be an exact match to the circulating flu strains. It has consistently provided better protection against flu over 3 consecutive flu seasons, showing 5-19% greater vaccine effectiveness compared to the standard flu vaccine. Flucelvax Quad is effective and well tolerated in pregnant women.  
• FLUAD® Quad is designed for people aged 65 years and over. It contains the MF59® Adjuvant which enhances the immune response and has showed a 18-36% reduction in influenza related GP visits. It also provides longer protection than the standard flu vaccine, with antibody levels higher at 12 months post vaccination.  

Speak to our Pharmacy team to find out more on the available Flu Vaccines this season and if they are right for you. Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and an additional cost will apply if you don’t meet the funding criteria.  

Workplace Flu Vaccinations available Wellington wide

Thinking of vaccinating your team this year?

We offer a comprehensive Flu vaccination programme, that either comes to your workplace, or allows your workplace to come to us. Or both! 

1. We arrange everything from start to finish, ensuring the process is easy for your business. Prior to the vaccination day we will make contact with your nominated person to confirm details and time of arrival to ensure we meet your requirements.

2. Alternatively we can provide vouchers for your team members to visit our Pharmacy at their convenience. Vouchers are particularly handy for small teams in dispersed locations, shift workers, or if team members work remotely away from the office or are travelling on the day we visit your business. Plus, you don’t pay for the vouchers in advance, you only get invoiced for the vouchers used.

3. All we require is a suitable room with a table and 2 chairs for the Vaccinator and your team members being vaccinated. We need an on-site First Aid representative on the day the Vaccinator comes to your business. If you cannot arrange for your representative to be present we can bring a person along. 

The cost is $25 for groups of 10+ or $30 for less than 10 people

Book your clinic before its too late

Contact us now using the form below

• Fill out our online form with your details

• Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email notification and we will request for more information to fulfill the booking if required.

• A further email will be sent at least a week prior with detailed information and consent forms that are required to be filled out for anyone who wishes to be vaccinated.

• On completion an invoice will be emailed to your accounts for payment.

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