Staff flu vaccination clinic information
We are still offering Dunedin staff flu vaccinations on an appointment-only basis.
For an appointment, please contact:
Email ohn@otago.ac.nz
Outside of Dunedin, please visit your local pharmacy or GP practice.
Further information on vaccine strains and post-vaccination procedures
Hepatitis A
Recommended for staff who have the potential for exposure to human faecal contamination.
Find out more about Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Recommended for staff who have the potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. This is a series of three injections at 0,1 and 6 months.
It is recommended that prior to commencing the immunisation, there is a blood test to establish the immunity status, and also post immunisation to establish if there has been seroconversion.
Find out more about Hepatitis B
Tdap
In New Zealand, the Tdap vaccine is crucial for preventing serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.
Tetanus is generally recommended for staff working outdoors or staff exposed to rust within their role – caused by bacteria found in soil and manure (horse or cow poo). You can get the disease if dirt carrying this bacteria gets into a wound – for example, if your tamariki gets a cut while playing in the garden.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is recommended to staff regularly working with children. It is a bacteria that causes breathing difficulties and severe coughing fits. Having severe whooping cough can lead to pneumonia, seizures, and other neurological (brain) issues.
Find out more about the diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio vaccine
Other vaccinations
Potentially there may be other immunisations that may be appropriate depending on the potential exposures in the workplace.
Related info
Key contact
Occupational Health Nurses
ohn@otago.ac.nz