New text service to support the deaf and hard of hearing communities to access the Covid vaccine
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 from the disability community. It is an addition to the COVID Vaccination Healthline, which already offers dedicated phone and […]
Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine
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 effectiveness profile. Both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines will protect you against the symptoms of […]
COVID-19 vaccination guidance for persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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 efficient roll out of an effective vaccine to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 200 […]
Time between doses of COVID-19 vaccine extended
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 important part of New Zealand being prepared for a possible outbreak of the more infectious […]
Booking your vaccine online
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 (covid19.health.nz) → Keep up to date with Covid and MS: MS and Covid-19 | Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZMultiple […]