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When you are pregnant, we recommend you are immunised against whooping cough, flu and COVID-19.

Pregnancy and immunisations

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Immunisations
Ngā rongoā āraimate

Immunisation saves lives. As well as protecting yourself from dangerous diseases, getting your tamariki immunised is one of the best ways to set them up for a healthy future. Lots of vaccines in Aotearoa are free.

Protect yourself, your whānau, and your community. Immunise.

Vaccines are recommended for pēpi, tamariki, teenagers and adults at certain times in their life. Vaccines listed on the National Immunistation Schedule are free. Some vaccines like flu might need to be paid for.

Find a vaccine

National Immunisation Schedule

The National Immunisation Schedule sets out the free vaccines offered to pēpi, tamariki, teenagers and adults at certain times in their life.

Vaccines given in Aotearoa

Vaccines given in Aotearoa including flu, measles, whooping cough, COVID-19.

When to immunise

Immunisations start when babies are 6 weeks old and continue into adulthood. Immunising at the recommended times gives the best protection.

Book a vaccine

Most vaccines can be booked online or over the phone. Some walk-in clinics are also available where you do not need to book.

Catching up on missed immunisations

Talk to your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider to make a plan to catch up on missed immunisations.

Preparing for a vaccination appointment

Some tips to help you and your tamariki prepare for an immunisation appointment.

Immunising your whānau

Your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider will be able to tell you which immunisations your whānau are eligible for.

Benefits of immunisation

Why immunisation benefits you, your tamariki, your whānau, and your community.

Vaccine side effects, reactions and safety

All of the vaccines available in Aotearoa New Zealand have been assessed for safety and effectiveness.

How vaccines work

Sometimes our immune systems need help to fight diseases. Vaccines train the immune system to produce antibodies that protect us from getting sick.

Get a copy of your immunisation record

If you need a copy of the immunisation record for you or your tamariki (children), you may find using My Health Record is the easiest way to get it.

Immunisation clinics

Immunisation drop-in clinics are healthcare services that provide vaccines without the need for an appointment.

Immunisations. Wanting the best but feeling unsure? 

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Last updated October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Immunisation resources

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Pīwari the Kaitiaki (te reo Māori)

Reviewed October 2025

Pīwari the Kaitiaki (English)

Reviewed October 2025

Measles - information sheet - Braille

Reviewed October 2025

Protect your tamariki against meningococcal disease poster

Reviewed September 2025

Free meningococcal B vaccines poster

Reviewed September 2025

Kia Mataara! Information about measles - English

Reviewed September 2025

Measles - information sheet - Easy Read

Reviewed September 2025

Measles - information sheet - English Large Print

Reviewed September 2025

Information about immunisations recommended in Aotearoa New Zealand

Reviewed August 2025