Vaccination

A vaccine against COVID-19 is urgently needed if we’re to stop the virus spreading and prevent potentially millions of further deaths. We’re now one step closer to that goal

The Medicines Classification Committee will tomorrow consider a proposal to reclassify the Human Papillomavirus vaccine so pharmacist vaccinators can offer it without a prescription

Figures released by the Ministry of Health show pharmacist vaccinators have massively outdone themselves in the number of vaccines they delivered to New Zealand’s vulnerable populations so far this year. 

Following the influenza vaccine “debacle”, GP leaders are calling for exclusive early-season general practice access to the vaccine for at-risk patients 

A newly ordered shipment of flu vaccine tailored for northern hemisphere use will be offered to New Zealanders not at high risk

All community pharmacists and pharmacy staff are now eligible for a funded influenza vaccination due to COVID-19. 

Funding community pharmacies to vaccinate pregnant women for pertussis (whooping cough) is likely to overcome some barriers to uptake by raising awareness of vaccines and increasing availability, a University of Auckland study has found

New Zealand is about to temporarily run out of flu vaccine, says associate health minister Julie Anne Genter 

The Pharmaceutical Society and the mental health support collaborative Aotearoa New Zealand Equally Well are calling mental health and addiction patients to be given funded access to the influenza vaccine

From next week, pharmacists and other health professionals can get accredited to offer influenza, MMR and any potential COVID-19 vaccinations by completing a free online course.