Flu Vaccine
- Mar 21, 2025
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Updated: Apr 22, 2025
We are pleased to inform you that the flu vaccine is now available at Milford Family Medical Centre. Protect yourself and loved ones this flu season by getting vaccinated. To schedule an appointment, go to Manage My Health and book with our nursing team or call the clinic for an appointment.
The 2025 flu vaccine is free for some people
The flu vaccine is free for people at higher risk of getting very sick, including:
people aged 65 years and over
people aged 6 months and over who have a long term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition
pregnant people
tamariki (children) aged 4 years and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness, or have a history of significant respiratory illness
people with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
people who are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services.
The funded flu vaccine for tamariki and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra.