Other vaccines that can be opportunistically given at the same time include:
the shingles vaccine (funded in your 65th year otherwise cost is $355 per shot -2 are required -this includes the nurse administration fee),
the COVID vaccine (if it has been >6 months since your last infection/vaccination),
the tetanus vaccine (if > 10 years since your last vaccination - funded in the 45th and 65th year). $72 (includes the nurse administration fee)
the pneumococcal vaccine which is particularly useful for immunocompromised individuals or those with respiratory conditions. Cost is $115 (includes the nurse administration fee)
Egg allergy is no longer a contraindication.
An allergic reaction to an antibiotic gentamycin is a contraindication to receiving the flu vaccine.
Book online now https://patientportal.myindici.co.nz/ - under 'Other provider' choose Flu CLINIC and write under 'Notes' any additional vaccinations you may require (this is subject to availability and nurse's review).
Additional information about the vaccines:
vaccines:https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/flu-vaccine
https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/i/influenza-vaccine-adults
https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/i/influenza-vaccine-children
https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/shingles-vaccine
https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/s/shingrix-vaccine
