New Zealand Immunisation Schedule
Health care professionals can find out more about the National Immunisation Schedule, the series of vaccines offered to New Zealanders.
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The National Immunisation Schedule
Pregnant women
Pregnant women
- Flu (influenza)
1 Injection annually, at any stage of pregnancy (Afluria® Quad [PDF, 288 KB]) - Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix)
1 injection, during the second or third trimester of pregnancy (Boostrix® [PDF, 93 KB])
6 weeks
6 weeks
- Rotavirus (start first dose before 15 weeks)
1 oral vaccine (Rotarix® [PDF, 223 KB]) - Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (hib)
1 injection (Infanrix®-hexa [PDF, 138 KB]) - Pneumococcal
1 injection – Prevenar information, Medsafe (PDF)
3 months
3 months
- Rotavirus (second dose must be given before 25 weeks)
1 oral vaccine (Rotarix® [PDF, 223 KB]) - Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (hib)
1 injection (Infanrix®-hexa [PDF, 138 KB]) - Meningococcal B
1 injection Bexsero information – Medsafe (PDF)
5 months
5 months
12 months
12 months
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
1 injection (Priorix® [PDF, 51 KB]) - Pneumococcal
1 injection – Prevenar information, Medsafe (PDF) - Meningococcal B
1 injection – Bexsero information, Medsafe (PDF)
15 months
15 months
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
1 injection (Hiberix® [PDF, 132 KB]) - Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
1 injection (Priorix® [PDF, 51 KB]) - Varicella (Chickenpox)
1 injection (Varivax® [PDF, 165 KB])*
4 years
4 years
11 or 12 years
11 or 12 years
- Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix)
1 injection (Boostrix™ [PDF, 93 KB]) - Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
2 injections (Gardasil® 9 [PDF, 119 KB]) given at least 6 months apart for those aged 14 and under
3 injections given over 6 months for those aged 15 and older
More information on immunisations for school-aged children >
45 years
45 years
- Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix)
1 injection (Boostrix™ [PDF, 93 KB]) for those who have not already received four doses of tetanus vaccine*
65 years
65 years
- Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough vaccine (Boostrix)
1 injection (Boostrix™ [PDF, 93 KB])* - Zoster (shingles)
2 injections (Shingrix [PDF, 229 KB]) - Flu (influenza)
1 Injection annually (Afluria® Quad [PDF, 288 KB])
The schedule of vaccines listed below is intended for healthcare professionals and applies from 1 March 2023.
A user-friendly version can be found on the Immunise website, where you can also download a personalised immunisation schedule for a child.
National Immunisation Schedule – Health Information and Services >
Vaccine Brand and Eligibility Updates from 1 July
From 1 July 2024, a number of small updates come into effect for five of our funded vaccines.
Four of these updates are simple changes in vaccine brand (Havrix 1440, Nimenrix, Act-HIB, Varilrix) and the other change (Shingrix) adds a small increase in eligibility (to include those with specific immune-compromising conditions).
Please note: the change from Neisvac-C to Nimenrix (Meningococcal ACWY) will be a ‘hard’ changeover from 1 July 2024, with remaining stock of Neisvac-C to be disposed of via sharps disposal bins.
Click here to read notice of vaccine product changes.
If you have any questions or require further information, contact immunisation@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
Funded vaccines for high-risk groups
Publicly funded hepatitis A, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae type b, human papillomavirus, influenza, meningococcal, pertussis (Tdap), pneumococcal, tuberculosis and varicella vaccines are available for children and adults at high risk of some diseases due to other medical conditions.
For more details see the Additional Funded vaccines for special groups page of the Immunisation Handbook.
Free meningococcal vaccine eligibility widened from 1 March 2023
Free meningococcal B vaccine for tamariki aged under 5 years old
On 1 March the meningococcal B vaccine became free for all babies aged 12 months and under. It’s administered as part of the National Immunisation Schedule alongside the other infant immunisations.
A free catch-up programme is available until 31 August 2025 for all other tamariki aged under 5 years old.
MenB Bexsero quick facts (including scheduling information) – IMAC >
Expanded access for people aged 13 to 25 in specified close-living situations
People aged between 13 and 25, in their first year living in boarding school hostels, tertiary education halls of residence, military barracks, or correctional facilities are also eligible for free meningococcal B immunisation.
A free catch-up programme is available until 28 February 2024 for all people aged 13-25 currently living in boarding schools, university hostels, military barracks, or correctional facilities.