No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. Some people report having mild reactions to flu vaccination. The most common reaction to the flu shot in adults has been soreness, redness or swelling at the spot where the shot was given. This usually lasts less than two days. This initial soreness is most likely the result of the body’s early immune response reacting to a foreign substance entering the body.Other reactions following the flu shot are usually mild and can include a low grade fever and aches. If these reactions occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days. The most common reactions people have to flu vaccine are considerably less severe than the symptoms caused by actual flu illness.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
We are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots as part of the national rollout.
Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5 years and over can book their free COVID-19 vaccination now, via https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/
Walk-ins are welcome and subject to availability.
We are now administering the Comirnaty 30mcg XBB.1.5 - for more information you can view the update here:
Mornings are the busiest and waiting times can be longer (especially on the opening time). Late afternoons or late nights have the least waiting times and are recommended if you would not like to wait.
Last updated 14th April 2024.
Unfunded Vaccinations Costs
For free Flu vaccines the critieria can be found in this link:
https://www.influenza.org.nz/eligibility/eligibity-criteria
Flu and Whooping cough vaccinations walk-ins welcome, no appointment required*
*A pharmacist vaccinator is on at all opening times but vaccines are subject to seasonal availability.
Don’t assume you are immune and if you are pregnant, talk to our Pharmacist about the Flu vaccine as you are able to get this for FREE.
The Whooping cough vaccine is also available to pregnant women from 16 - 38 weeks FREE at our pharmacy. It is also important to ensure that those close family members and siblings who will be around a baby are immunised against whooping cough so there is a circle of protection for your baby.
CAN A FLU SHOT GIVE YOU THE FLU?
DO YOU ADMINISTER FLU VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN?
We are able to administer Flu vaccinations to patients who are over the age of 3.
WHERE IS THE INJECTION SITE?
The flu and whooping cough vaccine are administered intramuscularly in the shoulder of the upper arm (deltoid) and the shingles vaccine is administered subcutaneously in the shoulder of the upper arm (deltoid).
I’VE GOT A COLD, CAN I STILL HAVE THE FLU VACCINATION DONE?
Minor illness with or without fever is not usually a contra-indication, however our Pharmacist will help assess alongside the consent form to determine if it is suitable on the day.
HOW LONG AFTER VACCINATION DOES IT TAKE FOR ANTIBODIES TO BE PRODUCED?
It takes up to an average of two weeks for the vaccines to give full protection.
CAN I GET MULTIPLE VACCINATIONS AT THE SAME TIME?
The vaccinations we provide can be administered on the same time, one after another, ie. flu and whooping cough vaccine, shingles and flu vaccine, etc.
DO I REALLY NEED A FLU VACCINE EVERY YEAR?
Yes. It is recommended a yearly flu vaccine for just about everyone even when the viruses the vaccine protects against have not changed from the previous season. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu.