ABOUT FLU VACCINATIONS AND HOW TO BOOK

Franklin’s Pharmacy offers flu vaccinations for businesses, meaning your employee’s don’t have to take time off work to get an appointment.

Every year 1 in 4 New Zealanders are infected with influenza (flu).
Symptoms are more severe than a cold and can include: fever, cough, sore throat, headaches, tiredness and body aches.
The flu is contagious
The flu vaccine is not a live virus, you cannot get sick from the vaccine

Book a time with our pharmacist, either at the pharmacy or at your workplace
Vaccinations cost $45 in store for our customers in store or at the workplace
Vaccination is free for people over 65
You or your staff will be required to remain nearby at the pharmacy or at work for 10 minutes post vaccination in case of a reaction

Meet the Vaccinator

Andrew is a third generation chemist and the new owner of Franklins Pharmacy
He has been vaccinating community patients against the flu for the past 5 years

“I decided on a career in pharmacy as I enjoy getting to know the community, forming long-term relationships with them and keeping my customers informed on their health conditions and how best to manage their medications”