Influenza

 The 2021 Influenza Immunisation Programme commenced on 14 April for people aged 65 and over.

• The programme for people aged under 65 years is due to begin on 17 May.
• The Ministry asks vaccinators to focus on immunising people eligible for a funded vaccine.
• The influenza vaccination programme runs to 31 December 2021. All groups can be immunised through to December.

What are the influenza vaccines for 2021?

Click on the link to download the Summary of 2021 influenza vaccines table.

Resources

• Influenza - Ministry of Health
• Influenza information for health professionals - Immunisation Advisory Centre