Flu Vaccinations Available for all patients

Attraction Studio • November 11, 2019

We are pleased be able to offer the Flu Vaccine to protect ALL MEMBERS of our community.

For your safety and in line with Level 3 Restrictions and Social Distancing Flu Vaccinations will be administered via Drive-Thru appointments, in the carpark at the Amberley Medical Centre, 6 Hilton Street, Amberley. Please call us on 033148504 to book your Flu Vaccination appointment.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR FLU VACCINE APPOINTMENT:
  1. STAY IN YOUR CAR - We will administer the vaccine to you in your vehicle.  
  2. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVE - Please wear clothing so that our team can easily access the top of your arm
  3. 5 MINUTE WAIT AFTER - After your vaccination is complete you will need to wait 5 minutes for observation
CALL US NOW TO BOOK YOUR VACCINATION 033148504
FLU VACCINE FEES
  • Registered Patients $27 (under 18yo $20)
  • Casual Patients $32
  • Eligible* Patients FREE   
  • *Eligible Patients include 65 years and over, 6 months to 64 years with a chronic condition and Pregnant women 
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THE FLU
Influenza – or the flu – is a virus that spreads quickly from person to person. Symptoms include fever, chills, aches, runny nose, a cough and stomach upset. Immunisation is your best defence against the flu.

The influenza virus infects your nose, throat and lungs. The flu is normally worse than a cold. Some people get very sick – influenza causes deaths every year.

Symptoms of influenza come on suddenly and can include fever, chills, muscle aches, runny nose, cough and stomach upsets.

Older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from influenza, such as pneumonia. If you’re at higher risk, it is important to see your doctor early, to find out if you need treatment.

It is also important to seek medical advice early if you are concerned, and especially if there are any danger signs, even if you have been seen before. Other serious conditions can also look like the flu, including meningococcal disease.

The flu spreads quickly from person to person through touch and through the air. While you’re unwell, stay away from work or school. Look after yourself and your family – rest and fluids are especially important.

Immunisation is your best defence against influenza. Even fit and healthy people should consider getting the flu jab to protect themselves.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  1. Is the seasonal influenza vaccine safe? The technology to make influenza vaccines has been in use for 60 years, it has an excellent safety record.
  2. How has the seasonal influenza vaccine been tested? It has been trialled clinically.
  3. Is it true that getting the influenza vaccination puts you at risk of getting influenza? No. Influenza immunisation cannot cause influenza because the seasonal influenza vaccine contains no live viruses.
  4. The last time I got vaccinated for seasonal influenza I came down with a cold/flu the next day. Was this caused by the vaccine? No. The seasonal influenza vaccines have been made from influenza viruses that have been concentrated, inactivated and then broken apart. It cannot cause influenza as the vaccine does not contain any live viruses.
For more information about the Influenza Vaccine visit the Ministry of Health Website:
https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza
CALL US NOW TO BOOK YOUR VACCINATION 033148504

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