One million vaccines now administered

Our amazing health professionals are now vaccinating around 100,000 people every week. More vaccine supply is coming in regularly, so rest assured – there is, and will be, enough vaccine for everyone.

Vaccination of Group 3 is well underway throughout New Zealand, in line with the rollout plan. Group 3 is all people aged 65 and over, and people with disabilities and some underlying health conditions.

There are well over a million people in Group 3 ,sowe are spreading this group out. There are also some supply limitations until late July and, being such a large group, it will take a bit of time to get through.

If you are in Group 3 you don’t need to do anything right now – when it’s your turn to be vaccinated, your local district health board, GP, or other health provider will contact you. People in Group 3 will be invited to book their vaccination by the end of July, before bookings open for the next age bands.

There is no cut off, and your COVID-19 vaccinations are free

Once you are eligible, you can be vaccinated at any time – there is no cut off. And remember, COVID-19 vaccinations

are free for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Do you provide care for an older person who wants to get vaccinated?

You can help them prepare by noting down any health conditions and medications to share with their vaccinator. Go with them if they want you to and reassure them that they can ask questions at any time.

Make sure you check on them afterwards. Some people may feel mild side effects one or two days later. This is normal, and a sign their body is learning to fight the virus.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau.

Remember – it’s just as important to keep all the other safety precautions going too

From scanning with the NZ COVID Tracer app to wearing masks and washing hands, all our health precautions matter.