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Influenza vaccine ordering is handled by Healthcare Logistics (HCL).

Online (preferred option): www.hcl.co.nz
Fax order form (faxed and emailed orders incur a $10 handling fee): 0508 408 358

Enquiries: Email: Flu@healthcarelogistics.co.nz, or Phone: 0508 425 358



2023 Order and delivery charges

  •  AFLURIA QUAD orders that are less than the minimum quantity as per the table below will incur a $25 small order delivery fee.
  • Faxed or emailed orders incur a manual order processing fee of $10 per order.

  • FLUQUADRI can only be ordered online from the unfunded vaccine list (even if to be used for funded     vaccinations for children aged 6-35 months). The vaccine can also be made available for purchase by people NOT eligible for a 2023 funded influenza vaccination.
  • Avoid a FLUQUARI small order delivery fee by ordering either 10 boxes (50 doses) OR order with any other unfunded vaccines.
  • FLUQUADRI only orders will incur a small order delivery charge of $45 for 1-4 packs (ie, up to 20 doses) or $25 for 5-9 packs (ie, 24 – 45 doses).

2023 Minimum order requirements

AFLURIA QUAD minimum order quantites
    60 doses
      March–May
      30 doses
        June – July
        20 doses
        August
        10 doses
        September onwards

        Polystyrene chilly bins

        To reduce wastage when ordering, please consider your expected usage. You willbe asked to order in full chilly bin quantities for initial orders of AFLURIA QUAD.

        Influenza vaccine stock damaged in transit

        Influenza vaccine damaged in transit may be returned to Healthcare Logistics for destruction. Please contact Healthcare Logistics 0508 425 358 before returning.

        Shelf life of influenza vaccines

        All influenza vaccines are marked with an expiry date that should be checked before vaccine administration.

        Cold Chain

        Influenza vaccines must be stored between +2°C and +8°C at all times. They must not be frozen.

        Temperature-monitored chilly bins must be used if vaccines are temporarily stored outside the vaccine refrigerator or being transported. Refer to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd Edition) (available at www.health.govt.nz/coldchain).

        If vaccines have been stored outside the required temperature range, quarantine the vaccines  and contact your Immunisation/Cold Chain Coordinator.

        Temperature logging devices

        A temperature logging device and instructions may be included with your order.

        Refunds for unused/expired funded 2023 influenza vaccine

        • Please ensure you continue to have influenza vaccine stock available until 31 December for those who are eligible for influenza vaccination.
        • One refund will be available for a total of 10 doses of unused AFLURIA QUAD and/or one dose of unused AFLURIA QUAD JUNIOR from any one account. To be eligible for a refund, the unused stock must be returned prior to 31 January 2024. Contact Healthcare Logistics on 0508 425 358 to request a Return Authorisation.