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With New Zealand set to reach the peak of its Omicron outbreak in the coming weeks, the Government is dialing back some the restrictions currently in place – particularly as many of these were developed to protect an unvaccinated population. The focus now is to make life simpler and closer …

People who are 18 years and over, and have had their first two Pfizer shots at least 4 months ago, can now get their third ‘booster’ dose – either by attending a walk in clinic or by booking an appointment via the Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26. From 17 January, appointments for booster shots can be booked online at BookMyVaccine.nz.

Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 5 and 11 years old.

While experts agree that vaccination is our best chance against protecting all kiwis against Covid-19, there is recognition across the board that individuals’ rights to not be vaccinated must be upheld

The Government has confirmed a third ‘booster’ shot will be available to anyone aged over the age of 18. You will be eligible once 6 months have passed since your primary course (which equates to two doses).

From 1 -7 November, Medsafe is running its sixth annual #MedSafetyWeek, a campaign that encourages people to report suspected side effects to help make vaccines better for everyone.

The Government has promised that the new Covd-19 Protection Framework will be introduced once 90% of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated.

The Ministry of Health has announced that a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine would be available for people who are severely immunocompromised.

The reality is that our health system is in real danger of becoming overwhelmed if we aren’t all vaccinated.

At midnight on 8 September 2021, more than 4 million vaccine doses had been given – 2.7 million first doses and 1.3 million second doses. That means 33% of the population are now fully vaccinated.