Flu vaccine injections
Your best chance of avoiding influenza is by getting an annual flu vaccine. If you’re looking for a clinic near you to get the Influvac Injection? Get a flu jab at East Care, Botany.
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What are the symptoms of influenza? (and why a flu shot helps)
Remember the last time you had a cough, fever or body aches? You might have experienced influenza symptoms in the past. Flu is a respiratory infection that can cause serious side effects in young children, older people, and those with certain medical conditions.
Even though there’s always a chance of getting the flu, during winter it’s most likely to spread throughout the community. So whilst not a cure, getting an influenza vaccine injection is your best defence from the flu.
Who can get an influenza vaccine injection?
Now, anyone over the age of 6 months can receive the annual flu vaccine. Furthermore, getting the flu vaccine early in the season. This will allow your body time to produce antibodies against the flu virus. Subsequently, you’ll fight off infection more quickly.
How to get the influenza vaccination at East Care
To protect yourself and your family, you can come into East Care to get your influenza vaccination. If you are eligible for a funded flu vaccination please see your registered GP. Moreover, getting the flu jab is quick. However, you’ll need to stay in the waiting room for 15 minutes following the injection. That’s because we like to monitor you for any allergic reactions. Similarly, don’t hesitate to call if you have any severe reactions. Expect to have a bit of a sore arm. Keep in mind, you might feel a bit unwell or feverish which is normal.
Walk-in for your flu jab at our Botany Road clinic
No appointment is necessary for a flu jab. Normally, the new season vaccination arrives in Autumn. Follow us on Facebook 或 Instagram for updates on the latest flu vaccine injection.
Benefits of getting an influenza vaccine
Boosting your immune system to flight the flu supports your total wellbeing. But it also protects people around you. Getting the flu jab makes you less likely to contract and pass the flu on.
The Influvac injection can:
- Decrease the risk of influenza-related complications
- Lowers the risk of influenza deaths in children
- Protects pregnant women during and after pregnancy
- Also, it protects people who have chronic health conditions
- Lessens the severity of influenza illness
How much does the Influvac injection (flu jab) cost?
For those most at risk, the Influvac injection is free. Included in this group are:
- people ages 65 and over
- pregnant women
- Pacific people over 55 years
- people with underlying health conditions over 6 months old
- children aged 3 – 12 years old
- people with significant mental health or addiction needs
Everyone else can get an Influvac flu vaccine Injection at East Care for $30.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要身份和资格 证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。