Immunisation in NZ

Immunisation in Aotearoa New Zealand

Immunisation provides individual and community protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. This makes it a powerful public health measure to protect populations from preventable diseases.

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Immunisation coverage

Ensuring all communities have access to immunisation services

Immunisation and pregnancy

Protection against preventable diseases for pregnant people and their babies

Vaccination for special groups

Individuals at a greater risk due to health conditions or occupational risk

Supporting the Pacific

IMAC supports immunisation services in many Pacific countries

National Immunisation Schedule

Which vaccines are offered within the National Immunisation Schedule

Influenza Programme

Information for healthcare professionals delivering the annual influenza vaccination programme and relevant resources

COVID-19 Programme

An overview of current COVID-19 vaccination programme and links to relevant resources

Travel vaccination

How to obtain advice and information about travel vaccines

Immunisation workforce

An outline of the different roles within the immunisation workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how to get involved.

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Find your Regional Advisor and Local Coordinator

Becoming part of the workforce

Diverse roles enable equitable immunisation services

Regulated healthcare professionals

For healthcare professionals registered with a governing body, such as nurses and pharmacists

Regulated healthcare professionals Fully authorised vaccinator Provisionally authorised vaccinator Pharmacist/intern Midwives Clinical supervisors for VHW

Vaccinating Health Workers (VHWs)

For healthcare professionals working under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional

News and hot topics

Updated Comirnaty LP.8.1 resources

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Webinar recording: Flu and friends 2026

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Vaccines & Diseases

All you need to know about vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule, and the diseases they protect against.

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Vaccines

Vaccines available on the National Immunisation Schedule and for Special Groups

Diseases

Indepth information about vaccine-preventable diseases

Cold Chain

Ensuring a safe environment for the storage and transport of vaccines

Types of vaccines

The main types and classifications of vaccines

Vaccine effectiveness and safety

Efficacy, effectiveness, AEFIs and vaccine safety

Vaccine effectiveness and safety

Efficacy, effectiveness, AEFIs and vaccine safety

Vaccine effectiveness and safety Adverse events Safety monitoring

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Courses & Events

Explore upcoming courses and events to keep yourself engaged and up-to-date.

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Education overview

An introduction to IMAC's courses and events

Courses and events

Foundation courses, updates and other offerings

Upcoming webinars

Free webinars for the healthcare workforce

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about our courses

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Resources

Your central hub for a wealth of immunisation resources. Explore factsheets, view webinar recordings, and browse our collection of disease and immunisation-related videos.

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Factsheets

Online or downloadable information about vaccines, best practice, cold chain and other topics of interest

Webinars

Webinar recordings on a range of interesting topics

Videos

A diverse set of videos to illustrate important topics and clinical information

Regional Immunisation Advisors and Local Immunisation Coordinators

Directory of IMAC and regional immunisation contacts

Immunisation Handbook 2026

Downloadable PDF version of the Immunisation Handbook

Popular resources

Quick access to pertussis resources

Immunisation Handbook 2026

Midwives immunisation toolkit

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News

Current issues, critical information, expert opinion pieces and access to previous newsletters.

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News and Hot topics

Breaking and topical information

Expert Opinions

Thoughts from IMAC and invited contributors

Newsletters

Links to previous online newsletters

Webinar recording: Flu and friends 2026

Preparing you for the 2026 winter immunisation rollout

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Updated Comirnaty LP.8.1 resources

Helpful resources to support COVID-19 vaccination

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Research

A look at the different research projects and publications the IMAC team are involved with.

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Research projects

Projects we are leading or are involved in

Publications

A selection of papers published by IMAC’s academic researchers

Recent publications

Review of evidence to inform NZ national immunisation programme - Hib

Review of evidence to inform NZ national programme - influenza, enhanced vaccines

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About us

About the Immunisation Advisory Centre and how to contact us.

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Our vision

Learn more about our vision and values

Our people

View the Senior Leadership Team and Regional Immunisation Advisors at IMAC

Policies

Important information about our funding, terms & conditions and how to make any suggestions or complaints about our service

Suggestions & Complaints

We welcome all feedback, including suggestions and complaints.

Details on how to get clinical or education-related advice and information

Quick-access to updated measles resources for health professionals

COVID-19 resources and guidance

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Handling COVID-19 vaccines in the summer heat

IMAC Learning

Last Updated:

February 26, 2026

Comirnaty 3mcg and 10mcg Factsheet

Factsheets

This factsheet provides guidance for healthcare professionals relating to Comirnaty 10mcg (5 to 11 years) and Comirnaty 3mcg (6 months to 4 years) vaccines.

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Overview

References

Other resources

Comirnaty 30mcg Factsheet

COVID-19 vaccination - updated recommendations for 2026

Comirnaty_COVID-19 disease and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and breastfeeding

2026 Winter Preparedness Kit (formerly Flu Kit)

Comirnaty 3mcg Screening

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Clinical Queries

0800 466 863

Education Office

0800 882 873

Updated Comirnaty LP.8.1 resources

Webinar recording: Flu and friends 2026

Quick access to pertussis resources

Immunisation Handbook 2026

Midwives immunisation toolkit

Webinar recording: Flu and friends 2026

Preparing you for the 2026 winter immunisation rollout

Updated Comirnaty LP.8.1 resources

Helpful resources to support COVID-19 vaccination

Review of evidence to inform NZ national immunisation programme - Hib

Review of evidence to inform NZ national programme - influenza, enhanced vaccines

Quick-access to updated measles resources for health professionals

COVID-19 resources and guidance

Comirnaty 3mcg and 10mcg Factsheet

Overview

References

Other resources

Comirnaty 30mcg Factsheet

COVID-19 vaccination - updated recommendations for 2026

Comirnaty_COVID-19 disease and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and breastfeeding

2026 Winter Preparedness Kit (formerly Flu Kit)

Comirnaty 3mcg Screening

Receive our Newsletter

Comirnaty 3mcg and 10mcg Factsheet

Comirnaty 3mcg and 10mcg Factsheet

Overview

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Related diseases

Related vaccines

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