Flu Vaccination at QMC
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Prepare for Flu Season
Flu vaccinations are available at all four QMC locations giving you choice and flexibility. Getting your flu jab is crucial for safeguarding your health and the community. The vaccine prevents flu spread, protecting vulnerable groups. By vaccinating, you reduce the strain on healthcare and contribute to public health efforts. At Queenstown Medical Centre, you receive expert care and guidance, ensuring a responsible choice for your well-being and community health.
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Flu vaccinations are available at all four QMC locations.
Flu vaccinations are available at all four QMC locations.
From the 2nd of April 2024, QMC is able to offer funded (free) flu vaccinations for eligible people, see criteria at Immunise | Te Whatu Ora.
Funding available for eligible people.
The 2024 flu vaccine is free for:
- people aged 65 years and over
- people who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (ages 6 months and older)
- pregnant people
- 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 children and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra.
Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac.
Available at all 4 Practices
Flu jabs are available at all 4 practices, Isle Street, Remarkables Park, Jack's Point & Arrowtown.
Flu vaccination appointments at QMC.
Patients can book into any nurse appointment. The charge is $59.50.
Vaccinations are available at all four practice locations.
Funding available for eligible people.
The 2024 flu vaccine is free for:
- people aged 65 years and over
- people who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (ages 6 months and older)
- pregnant people
- 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 children and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra.
Detailed free flu vaccine criteria — Pharmac.
Available at all 4 Practices
Flu jabs are available at all 4 practices, Isle Street, Remarkables Park, Jack's Point & Arrowtown.
Flu vaccination appointments at QMC.
Patients can book into any nurse appointment. The charge is $59.50.
Vaccinations are available at all four practice locations.
How to book
To schedule your appointment, our enrolled patients can easily use Manage My Health. Choose your preferred location and book a nurse appointment.
For casual patients, simply give us a call to book your flu jab at one of our four practice locations.
Book an appointment
Enrolled patients are able to book in with a nurse using Manage My Health.
For all non-enrolled patients, please call us on 03 441 0500
The vaccination
Appointments are quick and straightforward. If you are over 65, our nurses are able to talk you through the options (there are two vaccinations available for this age group). Our skilled nurses will make the vaccination a painless process.
After the vaccination
You will be required to wait up to 20 minutes after your vaccination so please allow yourself this time as you plan your day.
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Looking for Urgent Care? Or from out of town?
Urgent Care is available to assist patients with an illness or injury that does not appear to be life-threatening. No appointment needed to see a clinician at our Urgent Care Clinic Open 365 days a year for accident & acute medical services.
- Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm & Weekends & Public Holidays: 10:00am-6:00pm
- Central location: 9 Isle Street
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At QMC we offer personalised care to our enrolled, casual patients or visitors travelling through Queenstown. You don’t have to be enrolled to visit us. View our practice locations below.
Arrowtown
The Arrowtown general practice team includes GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and a Healthcare Assistant. Some of our Arrowtown clinicians also see patients in Queenstown...
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Isle Street
As our Isle Street practice is our biggest centre, our healthcare providers work in two general practice teams to provide our enrolled and regular casual patients with a higher standard of healthcare. These teams comprise of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants...
Jacks Point
Staffed with GPs, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Improvement Coach and a co-located Physio on site...
Remarkables Park
The Remarkables Park practice includes GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistant appointments. Additional services include a Cervical Screening Clinic, Sexual Health Clinic, and Ear Care Clinic...
How we can help you
At QMC, we offer personalised care to our enrolled, casual patients or visitors travelling through Queenstown. You don’t have to be enrolled to visit us. View our practice options below.
Casual Patients & Visitors
New to town or travelling through? We are here to provide exceptional medical care for everyone. You do not need to be enrolled to visit us.
Learn MoreAfter Hours & Urgent Care
Open 365 days a year, our After Hours & Urgent Care is available to assist patients with an illness or injury that does not appear to be life threatening.
Learn MoreTelehealth Appointments
We understand making the trip to visit your doctor can create more pressure. Telehealth offers flexibility, convenience and saves you time.