Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
Aotearoa New Zealand is at a very high risk of a measles outbreak. The MMR vaccine is free for all children in NZ, and all adults born after 1969 if they're eligible for free healthcare.
Find out more about the MMR vaccine
Whooping cough (pertussis)
Whooping cough can be very serious – especially for babies under 12 months old. To protect pēpi (babies), a vaccination should be given from 16 weeks of every pregnancy. Then pēpi need 3 doses when they are 6 weeks, 3 months and 5 months old. Booster doses are also given at 4, 11, 45, and 65 years old.
Find out more about the flu vaccine
Flu (influenza)
It’s recommended all tamariki from 6 months old and their whānau get flu vaccination every year. It’s free for tamariki aged 6 months to 12 years old, if you’re pregnant, over 65s, and for lots of other people.
Find out more about the flu vaccine
Meningococcal
The MenB vaccine was added to the National Immunisation Schedule for babies on 1 March 2023. All tamariki under 5 years old can catch up for free. There are also other meningococcal vaccines available for rangatahi (young people) 13 to 25 years old in certain close-living situations.
Find out more about the Meningococal vaccine
Covid-19
To keep your immunity levels high, stay up to date with your vaccinations — including boosters. This will lower your chances of getting very sick from COVID-19 and ending up in hospital.
Having COVID-19 does not provide the same level of immunity as getting vaccinated. We also know that your protection from the primary course (this is usually 2 doses) of the vaccine decreases over time. Vaccinations are available at clinics, GPs and pharmacies throughout our region.
Find out more about Covid-19 booster vaccines and eligibility.
Find a clinic that accepts walk-ins or book through Book My Vaccine.
