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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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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

Quick access to measles resources

Flu kit 2025

See all news and hot topics

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

Most searched vaccines

Courses & Events

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

See our upcoming courses and events

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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