Flu Vaccination
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Flu Vaccination at QMC
Prepare for Flu Season
Flu vaccinations are available at all three QMC locations giving you choice and flexibility. Getting your flu jab is crucial for safeguarding your health and the community. The vaccine prevents flu spread, protecting vulnerable groups. By vaccinating, you reduce the strain on healthcare and contribute to public health efforts. At Queenstown Medical Centre, you receive expert care and guidance, ensuring a responsible choice for your well-being and community health.
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Flu vaccinations are available at all three QMC locations from 1 April
Clinical guidelines recommend flu vaccinations from the end of April to provide the most effective coverage for flu season.
QMC is able to vaccinate patients aged 65+ and those with eligible health conditions for free (see eligibility criteria on the Health New Zealand website).
For non-eligible patients the following fees apply.
Age 6 months - 64 years
$35.00
Age 50+ Fluad vaccine* (this is a non-funded option for patients of this age demographic)
$49.00
*Please call us and ask to speak to a nurse if you would like more information on this option
How to book
If you wish to make a booking, please either call 034410500 or book through our patient portal for a nurse appointment in any of our locations.
Funding available for eligible people.
The 2026 flu vaccine is free for people:
- aged 65 years and over
- who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (ages 6 months and older)
- who are pregnant
- aged 4 years and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
- with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
- who are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services.
Wellsouth will also fund Maori, Pasifika patients and former refugees.
Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac.
Available at all 3 Practices
Flu jabs are available from 1 April at all 3 practices, Isle Street, Remarkables Park & Jack's Point.
Flu vaccination appointments at QMC.
Patients can book into any nurse appointment.
Vaccinations are available at all three practice locations.
Funding available for eligible people.
The 2026 flu vaccine is free for people:
- aged 65 years and over
- who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (ages 6 months and older)
- who are pregnant
- aged 4 years and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness
- with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
- who are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services.
Wellsouth will also fund Maori, Pasifika patients and former refugees.
Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac.
Available at all 3 Practices
Flu jabs are available from 1 April at all 3 practices, Isle Street, Remarkables Park & Jack's Point.
Flu vaccination appointments at QMC.
Patients can book into any nurse appointment.
Vaccinations are available at all three practice locations.
How to book
To schedule your appointment, our enrolled patients can easily use our patient portal. Choose your preferred location and book a nurse appointment.
For casual patients, simply give us a call to book your flu jab at one of our three practice locations.
Book an appointment
Enrolled patients are able to book in with a nurse using our patient portal.
For all non-enrolled patients, please call us on 03 441 0500
The vaccination
Appointments are quick and straightforward. If you are over 65, our nurses are able to talk you through the options (there are two vaccinations available for this age group). Our skilled nurses will make the vaccination a painless process.
After the vaccination
You will be required to wait up to 20 minutes after your vaccination so please allow yourself this time as you plan your day.
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Frequently asked questions
Flu season in New Zealand is from May – October. Flu vaccinations at QMC are available from 1 April. However clinical guidelines recommend getting flu vaccinations from the end of April to provide the most effective coverage for flu season.
Flu vaccinations are available from the 1st of April. However clinical guidelines recommend getting the vaccination from the end of April to provide the most effective coverage for the flu season.
No, both enrolled and casual patients can book a flu vaccination.
Find the full funding criteria set by Pharmac here.
You will need to stay between 15 and 20 minutes after getting the vaccination as a safety measure to monitor for any allergic reactions.
Most people will only feel a pinch when getting the vaccine. Our nurses aim to make the process as comfortable as possible.
Some common, mild side effects after getting the vaccine include:
- Sore arm
- Tiredness
- Mild fever
- Muscle aches
These usually settle within 1 - 2 days
A yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months old.
Flu Vaccination
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At QMC we offer personalised care to our enrolled, casual patients or visitors travelling through Queenstown. You don’t have to be enrolled to visit us. View our practice locations below.
Isle Street
As our Isle Street practice is our biggest centre, our healthcare providers work in two general practice teams to provide our enrolled and regular casual patients with a higher standard of healthcare. These teams comprise of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants...
Jack's Point
Staffed with GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Improvement Coach and a co-located Physio on site...
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Remarkables Park
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At QMC, we offer personalised care to our enrolled, casual patients or visitors travelling through Queenstown. You don’t have to be enrolled to visit us. View our practice options below.
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New to town or travelling through? We are here to provide exceptional medical care for everyone. You do not need to be enrolled to visit us.
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