Influenza Vaccine 2024

The annual Influenza Immunisation Program is the responsibility of Te Whatu Ora, which sets the Program goals and oversees implementation.

Free influenza vaccinations, using the funded influenza vaccine brand (Influvac Tetra), are available for high-risk individuals who meet Pharmac eligibility criteria (see below). Influvac Tetra can also be purchased by those who do not meet the Pharmac criteria.

Those not eligible for free influenza vaccination can still get them for the following prices:

Community Services Card holders - $20.00

Non Community Services Card holders - $35.00

Eligibility Criteria

  • pregnant people

  • people aged 65 years and over

  • people aged 6 months to under 65 years with eligible conditions*

  • children 4 years of age and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness

  • people aged 6 months to under 65 years with serious mental health and addiction conditions*

    *For more details on eligibility click here