National Immunisation Register
The National Immunisation Register (NIR) is a computerised information system that has been developed to hold immunisation details of New Zealand children.
The purpose of the NIR is to assist New Zealand to improve its immunisation rates. Improved immunisation coverage will offer individual protection against vaccine-preventable diseases and protection for the community against recurring epidemics. See the Immunisation Schedule page for information on the vaccines offered to infants, children and adults as part of the New Zealand National Immunisation Schedule.
The NIR enables authorised health professionals to quickly and easily find out what vaccines a child has been given (this includes children whose family has shifted to another area or changed healthcare providers). This will help to make sure immunisations are given at the appropriate time.
The Register will also provide a more accurate record of immunisation coverage rates – regionally and nationally. This will enable better programme planning to target populations with the lowest immunisation rates. See Immunisation coverage for more information.
Parents and guardians may request their child’s immunisation information, or request that information be corrected, at any time through their health professional or by contacting their local DHB and asking for the National Immunisation Register. Those living overseas should request their child’s immunisation information from the DHB they last lived in.
To find the contact details for your local DHB, go to DHB websites.
Downloads
In this section
- Answers to questions that may be asked about the National Immunisation Register. Read more
- The National Health Index is a system used by public hospitals and other health and disability support services to assign an alpha-numeric identifier (the NHI number) to people who use their services. Read more
- Publications relating to the National Immunisation Register include usage manuals, use and disclosure procedures, and a privacy policy. Read more
Page last updated: 10 April 2012
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