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COVID-19 vaccines
Ngā rongoā āraimate KOWHEORI-19

COVID-19 vaccines are available and free for eligible people aged 6 months and over. Find out when to get them and about the types of COVID-19 vaccines used in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Getting COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone aged 5 and over. They are also available to tamariki from 6 months who are at greater risk of severe illness if they were to get COVID-19. Find out when to get them, how many to get and how to get them.

COVID-19 vaccine additional doses

COVID-19 additional doses provide an extra layer of protection to your previous vaccination and keep your immunity levels high.

COVID-19 vaccine side effects and reactions

Find out about possible COVID-19 vaccine side effects and what to do if you experience them.

COVID-19 vaccines in Aotearoa

Learn about the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine approved for use in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

You no longer need an International Travel COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for travelling overseas.