It’s time to come in and get your flu shot!
Protect Yourself, Protect Others: Get Your Flu Shot from 1st April
With flu season upon us, it’s now time for our Mahora Medical community to pop in and get your flu shot. Vaccination is important to protect yourself, your whanau, and your community from the seasonal flu virus.
Here is what you need to know about this year’s Flu Vaccine:
Flu Vaccination Saves Lives
· The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from severe flu illness, hospitalisation, and death.
· Vaccination not only protects you but also those around you, especially vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions.
Flu Shots are Safe and Effective
· The flu vaccine is rigorously tested for safety and efficacy.
· Vaccination is updated every year to protect against the most current flu strains.
Quick and Convenient
· Flu shots are quick, making it easy to get vaccinated on your schedule.
You’re Not Just Helping Yourself—You’re Helping Your Community
· By getting vaccinated, you contribute to community immunity (herd immunity), helping reduce the spread of the flu in your community
You could be eligible for the funded flu vaccine:
· people aged 65 years and over
· people who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (over 6 months old)
· pregnant people
· tamariki (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.
Book by calling us on (06) 8782722 to secure a date and time, by booking in your Well App or through the online platform.
We look forward to seeing you for your flu shot in the coming days,
Your Mahora Medical Care Team.
