The spike hit the Bay at the end of June and the beginning of July.
"But there is definitely still influenza around in the Bay of Plenty and nationally.
"It is still important to be aware of influenza and take measures to help prevent its spread, such as staying home if you are unwell. Don't spread it around the workplace, office or school. Cover your cough and good hand hygiene measures are always important."
The influenza rate was higher this year than it had been in the previous few years, Dr de Wet said, but that was due to fewer cases in past years rather than higher than usual rates this year.
South City Medical Centre practice manager Stephanie Birkbeck said the practice had done about the same number of flu vaccinations this year as last year.
A steady number of older people and those with chronic conditions had been coming in for their free vaccination, and the practice had also immunised a number of locals who did not qualify for the free vaccine.
Ms Birkbeck said flu vaccination numbers had now tailed off with only a small number of people presenting in July.
"So we may get a few more but we're not expecting lots more."
The practice was still encouraging locals to come in for their immunisations, she said. The immunisation programme has been extended until August 31.
According to the Institute of Environmental Science and Research's latest influenza weekly update, a total of 345 consultations for influenza-like illness were reported from 56 general practices nationwide in the week to August 2. That figure was above a seasonal threshold which signalled the start and end of the annual influenza season.
Tairawhiti in Gisborne had the highest consultation rate followed by South Canterbury then Canterbury.