FUNDED VACCINATIONS

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR):

Anyone born on or after 1 January 1969 who has not had two doses should have the MMR vaccine.

Adults born before January 1969 are considered immune as it was highly infectious before then.

MMR vaccine is part of the childhood immunisation programme for children at 12 and 15 months old.

Before planning to get pregnant, check with your doctor for available immunisations.

If you are unsure whether you are immunised contact your local practice

COVID-19:

It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the winter months, to help minimise the spread of the virus.

People aged 12 and over can receive two doses 8 weeks apart

People aged 16 and over can receive two doses 8 weeks apart and a booster 6 months later.

Find out where to get your COVID-19 vaccine at: vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz

Human papillomavirus (HPV):

HPV immunisation is free for everyone aged 9 to 26, including non-residents under the age of 18.

It is recommended to be given at ages 11 - 12 years old.

Those over 15 years old will need three doses spread out over 6 months.

Children are offered free vaccines at school in years 7 and 8 but is also available at your local family doctor.

Meningococcal vaccines:

Menactra® or MenQuadfi®, and Bexsero® vaccines are free for people aged 13 to 25 years during their first year of living in boarding school hostel, university hall of residence, military barracks or prison, or 3 months before they move in.

Bexsero is also funded for people 13 to 25 years of age who are currently living in boarding school hostels, tertiary education halls of residence, military barracks or prisons, from 1 March 2023 until 28 February 2024 as a catch up.

Bexsero is available for babies in their immunisation programme at ages 3 months, 5 months and 12 months old.