Last Updated:
February 16, 2026

Guidelines for post-vaccination wait times

Standard post-vaccination wait time is 15 minutes across all vaccines in Aotearoa New Zealand. Wait times can be increased on an individual basis as deemed appropriate by the vaccinator OR reduced to 5 minutes, when specific criteria are met. This factsheet provides guidance on reducing post-vaccination wait times.

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Last updated:
Feb 2026