2023 influenza vaccination details for staff and students

Safeguarding the health of our staff and students is a priority for Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. As we approach the winter months we encourage all of you to get the flu vaccination. The cost of this for our students and eligible staff will be paid for by the University, as follows.

Eligibility

• All students currently enrolled
  
• All staff with a permanent or fixed-term employment agreement

Unichem Campus Pharmacy

Students and staff can obtain the flu vaccination from Unichem Campus Pharmacy with no upfront cost. Bookings are not required, simply walk in and show your Campus Card.

Location

Kate Edger Information Commons
9 Symonds Street (Corner of Symonds Street and Alfred Street)
Level 1, next to UBIQ and Esports Arena

University Health & Counselling Service (UHCS)

Students registered with University Health and Counselling Service can obtain their vaccine from UHCS.

Location

Kate Edger Information Commons
2 Alfred Street (Corner of Symonds Street and Alfred Street)
Level 3

Pop-up vaccination centres operated at the end of April and the first part of May at these locations. Students and eligible staff who were unable to take advantage of these are still entitled to a University funded influenza vaccination if they can travel to City Campus.

We have partnered with local pharmacies to dispense dispense University funded influenza vaccinations to students and staff from these locations.

No booking is required, simply walk in and present your Campus Card to be eligible for a free influenza vaccination.

For Tai Tokerau

Kensington Pharmacy
4 Kensington Avenue, Whangarei

For Leigh

Matakana Pharmacy
Shop 16, 2 Matakana Valley Road
Vaccinations are available:

Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm
Saturdays 9am to 3.30pm
No vaccinations on Sundays

Unfortunately we are not able to offer University funded flu vaccinations on Waiheke Island.

Students are entitled to a University-funded flu vaccination at City Campus if they are able to travel there.

Staff should refer to the notice on the staff intranet.

Covid-19 vaccine boosters will be available at the same appointment as the flu shot. Boosters provide an extra layer of protection to your previous vaccination and keep your immunity levels high.

Read more information on the Covid-19 booster