News article
26 May 2022
Influenza vaccines administered in New Zealand
The numbers as at 20 May 2022
- 57,364 flu vaccines administered across New Zealand in the past week, bringing the total to date to 807,585 (16% of the population).
- Flu vaccines administered to those over 65 so far: 464,005 (57%).
- Flu vaccines administered to Māori aged 55 to 65 so far: 14,693 (21%).
- Flu vaccines administered to Pacific people aged 55 to 65 so far: 7,408 (23%).
- 1,282,561 doses have been distributed around the country.
What you need to know
- Getting a flu jab helps reduce your risk of getting really sick or having to go to hospital.
- Reopening New Zealand's border means we will see new strains of flu spreading in our communities.
- Flu vaccines are free for those people most likely to get very sick - people who are over 65 years of age; Māori (and Pacific people over 55 years of age; pregnant people; and those with underlying health conditions.
- Visit the Ministry of Health’s website for more information.
- Data may vary reflecting timeliness of data reporting.