Some health workers at Health NZ public hospitals and services are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only. For more information:
Some health workers at Health NZ public hospitals and services are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October.
Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only. For more information:
People immunised against vaccine-preventable diseases are less likely to get these diseases and pass them on to others in their whānau.
Pēpi (babies), kaumātua (older people), and those with long-term health conditions are very vulnerable if exposed to vaccine-preventable diseases. They could become very sick and it could be life-threatening.
All members of a whānau being fully vaccinated creates a bubble of protection.
If anyone has missed a vaccination, don’t worry, most vaccinations can be caught up on. If you are unsure if you or your whānau are up to date with your vaccinations, contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider.
Some health services offer group appointments for immunisations. Contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider to see if your whānau can have a group appointment so you can all get vaccinated together.
COVID-19 and flu immunisations for individuals or groups of up to 30 people can be booked online or on the phone.
There is an option to book both these vaccines at the same time.
Find more information on booking a vaccine, or how to get specific support for your needs.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have a National Immunisation schedule. This outlines the free vaccines offered to babies, children, teenagers and adults at certain times in their life.
Check the schedule to see what immunisations you may need
National Immunisation Schedule
If you are not sure what immunisations you, or a member of your whānau have had, you can:
If you are not able to confirm an immunisation, your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider may advise you to play it safe and get immunised. It is better to be vaccinated and protected.
The schedule is deliberately spaced to boost immunity.
For the best protection against disease, immunise at the recommended times. Not getting immunised on time puts you, and your tamariki, at greater risk of getting a serious disease.
Extra immunisations may be available for your whānau.
This includes free immunisations for those at high-risk and those in close-living situations (such as tertiary hostels and halls of residence).
Additional vaccines can also be purchased for extra protection and for overseas travel.