The "special" non-funded flu vaccines are available for purchase with us now
"Special"?
These flu vaccines are Fluad Quad (for people aged 65+ years) and Flucelvax Quad (for people aged 6 months - 64 years).
Fluad Quad and Flucelvax Quad are both more expensive than the "standard" non-funded flu vaccine (Influvac Tetra, available from 1 April) because they can provide more protection against influenza (the flu) and flu-related complications.
Fluad Quad
For 65+ year olds only
$65.00
Contains MF59® Adjuvant, a substance that improves the effectiveness of the vaccine by helping your body to create more antibodies to fight the influenza virus
Can provide both better and longer-lasting protection against the flu and flu-related complications than "standard" flu vaccine (Influvac Tetra)
Not funded for anybody
65+ year olds can choose to pay for Fluad Quad OR to receive Influvac Tetra for free (once it's available; see more below)
Flucelvax Quad
For 6 months - 64 years
$61.00
Manufactured using cell-based technology, which is a newer production technology and allows for an exact match to the four main strains of influenza circulating this season (compared to the standard egg-based production of Influvac Tetra, which allows for a very close but not exact match)
Up to 15% more effective in protecting you against influenza (compared to Influvac Tetra)
Not funded for anybody
People who are eligible for funded* flu vaccines can choose to pay for Flucelvax Quad OR receive Influvac Tetra for free (once it's available; see more below)
*If you're not sure if you're eligible for the funded flu vaccine or not, you can check the eligibility criteria document below. Your clinician will also be able to discuss this with you.
Booking in
If you're already coming in to see a doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or practice nurse for an appointment, you can ask them about getting Fluad Quad or Flucelvax Quad at the same time.
If you're just wanting Fluad Quad or Flucelvax Quad and you aren't coming in for anything else, you can call reception to book a practice nurse appointment for this.
See the attached documents below for more information.
Influvac Tetra (funded vaccine + cheaper non-funded vaccine) available from 01 April
We are not able to offer any funded flu vaccines yet, as the season for these officially starts in April. Influvac Tetra is also the "standard" non-funded flu vaccine we will be offering from 01 April, and will cost $56.00 for those who aren't eligible to receive it for free.
We will endeavour to contact as many of our patients as we can who are eligible for the funded flu vaccine, but don't wait to hear from us -- if you're keen to get yours, give reception a call from the last week of March onwards to book in.
Please read the attached document below for more information on eligibility for a funded flu vaccine.
