Immunisation
Immunisation is one of the most effective ways of helping people stay well and free from many diseases. It is recommended by the World Health Organization, the New Zealand Ministry of Health and medical authorities.
There is information here about the National Immunisation Programme.
Immunisation for infants and children
National schedule immunisations are FREE for all children in New Zealand and are available at your GP.
Click here to watch a Ministry of Health video about protecting your baby from serious diseases.
Make sure you immunise your baby/child on time – at six weeks, three months, five months, 12 months, 15 months and four years old. Phone your family doctor or practice nurse to book an appointment to have these done.
Immunisation for 11 and 12 year old children
The National Immunisation Schedule includes further immunisations at ages 11 and 12 years old. These immunisations are offered in Years 7 and 8 at school by Public Health Nurses and are also available at your family doctor if you would prefer to have your child immunised there.
Public Health Nurses will send a consent form home with your child from school, (usually in February - March) for you to complete. Please complete and return the form even if you choose to take your child to the GP, or if your child has already had the immunisation.
Immunisation in pregnancy
Pregnant women are encouraged to have immunisations to protect against influenza and whooping cough. These diseases and their complications can severely affect pregnant women and their babies. Having these immunisations in pregnancy protects mum and also gives her baby some protection when it’s first born.
Influenza immunisation can be given at any stage in pregnancy and is free from 1 April until 31 December. Whooping cough immunisation is given to women in the second trimester, recommended from 16 weeks pregnant and is available throughout the year. The whooping cough immunisation also boosts immunity to diphtheria and tetanus.
These immunisations are recommended in every pregnancy. Talk to your midwife, family doctor or practice nurse.
Immunisation Clinics – They're FREE and no appointment needed
Weekly clinics
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Every Monday (except Public Holidays) 10am – 6pm |
Napier Health Centre 76 Wellesley Road Look for the footpath sign to the left of the main entrance |
All Schedule Immunisations from Pregnant women, babies and children of all ages through to 65yr olds An alternative for those without a GP, or are new to our country or area
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Every Monday (except Public Holidays) 10am – 3.30pm |
Hastings Plunket Rooms 309 St Aubyn Street West |
National Schedule Immunisations for pregnant women and babies from 6 weeks to 5yrs old
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Every Tuesday (except public Holidays) 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
Hastings Hospital Antenatal clinic Cottage off Omahu Road |
Pregnant women |
Monthly clinics
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First Wednesday of the month 10am – 2.30pm |
Camberley Community Centre |
National Schedule Immunisations for Pregnant women and babies from 6 weeks to 5yrs old Adolescent Boostrix and HPV |
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Last Friday of the Month 10am – 2.30pm |
Waimarama Marae Clinic |
National Schedule Immunisations for Pregnant women and babies from 6 weeks to 5yrs old Adolescent Boostrix and HPV |
For BCG Vaccinations: For prevention of Tuberculosis, for eligible babies and children only. Please ask your Midwife, Well Child Provider, GP or Practice Nurse to refer to Public Health.
For non-funded immunisations you will need to make an appointment with your GP. Above clinics are free and funded immunisations only.