COVID-19 vaccinations are free for everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5+. It doesn't matter what your visa or citizenship status is.
Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5 years and over is eligible for free COVID-19 vaccination. Those over 18 who are fully vaccinated can also book their free booster. It doesn’t matter what your visa or citizenship status is.
Second boosters
A second booster is recommended for those at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 – a minimum of 6 months after a first booster. The full eligibility criteria and information about how to book will be available in the next few weeks.
If you've recently had COVID-19
It’s recommended you wait 3 months after testing positive for COVID-19, before getting any COVID-19 vaccination. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine sooner than 3 months might reduce your immune response to the vaccine.
> Getting a COVID-19 vaccine if you've had COVID-19
Vaccine data and statistics
95%
of ages 12+ have completed their primary course
55%
of ages 5 to 11 have had a first dose
View full breakdown of vaccine data
Vaccination uptake rates across NZ
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