Our Pharmacists are fully trained to provide specific vaccinations for you.
During flu season it is a good idea to book in so you secure an appointment that suits you. Bookings are available now to make for the 2021 influenza vaccination.
Feel free to make a booking or drop in when it suits. Eligible patients are free of charge, $30 fee applies to those outside this criteria.
Influenza, commonly called the flu, can be a serious illness that is sometimes fatal. Infection with the flu virus may lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have an ongoing medical condition. Flu can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse. Those with heart conditions can become more likely to have a cardiac event if they contract the flu.
People aged 65 years and over, pregnant women and those aged between 13-65 years with an eligible chronic medical condition qualify for a FREE flu vaccine.
People ages 65 years and older
Pregnant women (any trimester)
People aged under 65 years with an eligible chronic medical condition
Flu Vaccinations for over 65s are happenning now, under 65 years start 17th May 2021.
If you would like to book an appointment, Call us or Use the Contact form at the top of the page.
WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATION
Ngatea Pharmacy are now offering free Boostrix® shots to women who are pregnant (after the first Trimester). It is recommended to be given in every pregnancy.
If you are over 45 and have grandchildren (or grandchildren on the way!) that you want to reduce the chances of whooping cough exposure, it is a great idea to get your Whooping Cough Vaccine again, your immunity wanes with age, so a little tickly cough for you may have disastarous results for infants who contract it.
Household contacts, other parents and grandparents incur a charge of $45 per vaccination
If you would like to book an appointment, Call us or Use the Contact form at the top of the page.
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