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Why offer workplace flu vaccinations?

In workplace environments, flu can spread rapidly - increasing absenteeism,
disrupting operations and placing pressure on remaining staff.

Workplace flu vaccination programmes help to reduce sick leave, protect vulnerable staff, and help maintain business continuity
while supporting the wider community.

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Influenza affects between
10-20% of the NZ
population

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Median annual cost per absent employee of $1235*

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Reduce the risk of infection
in healthy individuals by
53-75%

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Average rate of absence
was 5.5 days* per employee

Vaccinating early helps protect both your workforce and the communities they return home to.

When should flu vaccinations be
delivered?

Flu vaccinations are typically delivered ahead of winter (April to June in New Zealand) to
ensure protection before infection rates peak.

Immunity develops around two weeks after vaccination, so early rollout is recommended.

We encourage organisations to book early to secure preferred clinic dates.

Flexible flu vaccination delivery options

We offer several ways to deliver workplace flu programmes:

In Clinic

Onsite workplace flu clinics

Ideal for larger teams or shift-based workforces. Delivered efficiently with minimal disruption.
Across multiple regions

Clinic-based appointments

Convenient access through our nationwide clinic network for distributed teams.
Voucher programmes

Voucher programmes

Allow employees to attend participating pharmacies at a time that suits them.

We’ll help you choose the model that best fits your workforce size, locations and operational needs.

How our workplace vaccination
programmes work

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Our team coordinates the details so your managers don’t have to.

About the 2026 flu vaccine

In 2026, we are offering two vaccinations. Our standard offering will be an egg-based vaccine - as used in previous years. We will also have a cell-based vaccine available, both are proven to be effective and will protect your staff.

The 2026 flu vaccination strain includes:

Egg-based vaccination: Influvac Tetra

  • A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
  • A/Singapore/GP20238/2024 (H3N2)-like virus; and
  • B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus; and
  • B/Phuket/3073/2013-like strain (B/Yamagata lineage) (B/Phuket/3073/2013, wild type).

Cell-based vaccination: Flucelvax quad

  • an A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus;
  • an A/Sydney/1359/2024 (H3N2)-like virus; and
  • a B/Austria/1359417/2021 (B/Victoria lineage)-like virus.
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Why choose Habit Health for workplace
flu vaccinations?

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Nationwide delivery
across Aotearoa
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Experienced occupational
health nurses and
vaccinators
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Flexible booking options
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Integrated with broader
occupational health services
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Clear communication and
simple coordination

Flu vaccination programmes can also connect into wider occupational health, injury management and
wellbeing services - providing wrap-around workplace support.

Frequently asked
questions

How effective is the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation in healthy working adults.

Are workplace flu vaccinations mandatory?
Participation is voluntary unless required under specific industry or organisational policies.

How long does a workplace flu clinic take?
Vaccinations typically take only a few minutes per person. Clinics are scheduled to minimise operational disruption.

Can flu vaccinations be combined with other vaccines?
Yes. Where clinically appropriate, flu clinics can be delivered alongside other workplace immunisation programmes.
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Why is annual flu vaccination recommended?
Flu strains change each year and immunity decreases over time. Annual vaccination ensures protection against the most current circulating strains.

Need detailed vaccine information to share internally?
Download the 2025 Workplace Influenza Vaccination Infosheet.

Book your workplace flu vaccination programme

Protect your team before flu season peaks.