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New Zealand Extends Free Flu Vaccines to Under-5s

WHY IT MATTERS

This extension will help prevent flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations among young children, who are more vulnerable to severe flu complications.

What happened

New Zealand's Pharmac has brought forward its plan to provide free flu vaccines to children between six months and five years of age. The initiative was originally set to begin in 2027 but has been accelerated to start from today. This move aims to protect young children from the flu virus. The free flu jabs will be available for children in this age group, providing them with an added layer of protection against the flu.

LINKED SOURCES

Free flu vaccines for under-5s made available from today

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AI-assisted summary · THELAST.NEWSPublished September 1, 2026 at 4:30 AMUpdated September 1, 2026 at 4:30 AMRevision 11 linked source

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