We can provide flu vaccines for people age 12 years and over. Free for people age 65+, pregnant women and people with certain chronic medical conditions.
Normal wait time after vaccination is 20 minutes in case of a rare allergic reaction.
However if you meet all these criteria, you may only stay for 5 minutes.
1. Do not have a history of severe allergic reactions
2. Have been assessed for any immediate post vaccination adverse reactions ( 5 minutes )
3. Are aware of when they need to and how to seek post-vaccination advice ( call healthline 0800 611 116 )
4. Will have another adolescent or adult with them for the first 20 minutes post-vaccination.
5. Have the ability to contact emergency services if required.
6. Must not drive, scoot, skate, ride a bike or operate machinery within 20 minutes of vaccination.
For flu only bookings click the link below to go to www.lifepharmacyjohnsonville.co.nz
If eligible, you may have covid vaccine and flu vaccine administered at the same time (using different arms). Please book this via bookmyvaccine.health.nz
For 2026 there are several options for flu vaccines :
For 12 years to 49years:
Option 1: Standard Flu vaccine - this is the usual flu vaccine that gives good protection. Funded for some people
Option 2: Premium flu vaccine (Flucelvax)- this is 5% to 19% more effective than the standard one. This is made differently from Influvac Tetra and the strains more closely match the current circulating flu viruses. Not funded
For 50years to 64years:
Option 1: Standard flu vaccine (Influvac Tetra) that gives good protection. Funded for some people
Option 2: Premium flu vaccine (Fluad). Not funded. This gives you better and longer protection than the standard flu vaccine. FLUAD has an extra ingredient (adjuvant), which helps people 50 years and over produce more antibodies against the flu viruses.
For 65 years and up:
Option 1: Standard flu vaccine (Influvac Tetra) that gives good protection. FUNDED
Option 2: Premium flu vaccine (Fluad). Not funded. This gives you better and longer protection than the standard flu vaccine. FLUAD has an extra ingredient (adjuvant), which helps people 50 years and over produce more antibodies against the flu viruses.
You do not need to specify which flu vaccine choice when booking, but please bear with us if your first choice is not available due to demand or supply issues. Our crystal ball is working hard to predict demand.
Walk ins may be possible but are not guaranteed as bookings are prioritised. Our clinic is closed 12pm to 1pm.
We understand the importance of family wellbeing. The health of you and your family is at the centre of everything we do here. We care that the people in our local Johnsonville community can trust our team of local, knowledgable and passionate professionals to provide advice and solutions to help them live happy and live well.
