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New text service to support the deaf and hard of hearing communities to access the Covid vaccine

November 30, 2021 | Covid-19

Efforts to support disabled peoples’ vaccinations go from strength-to-strength with the launch of a new text service, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni announced today. The service is run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa on behalf of the Ministry of Health and is in response to feedback […]


Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine

November 30, 2021 | Covid-19

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is available for those aged 18 and older who cannot receive the Pfizer vaccine, and for people who would like a different option. Pfizer remains the preferred COVID-19 vaccine for use in New Zealand, reflecting its excellent safety and […]


COVID-19 vaccination guidance for persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

October 4, 2021 | Covid-19, Uncategorised

Updated 30 September 2021 Note: This information and advice has been put together by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists for patients with Multiple Sclerosis.   The current number one health priority around the world is rapid and […]


Time between doses of COVID-19 vaccine extended

August 16, 2021 | Covid-19

From August 12th, the standard gap between the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be 6 weeks. Moving to a longer gap enables more people to have their first dose of the vaccine sooner. This is an […]


Booking your vaccine online

August 11, 2021 | Covid-19

Book my vaccine is the online booking system to book your Covid-19 vaccinations. → Find out more about Book my vaccine: Book your COVID-19 vaccination | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz) → Visit Book My Vaccine: Book My Vaccine | Ministry of Health NZ […]