News article
18 May 2022
Each week, throughout the flu season, the Ministry of Health will publish statistics on influenza vaccine uptake across the country.
Influenza vaccines administered in New Zealand
The numbers as at 13 May 2022
- 63,168 flu vaccines administered across New Zealand in the past week, bringing the total to date to 736,666 (14.6% of the population).
- Flu vaccines administered to those over 65 so far: 436,844 (53.7%).
- Flu vaccines administered to Maori aged 55 to 65 so far: 13,055 (18.7%).
- Flu vaccines administered to Pacific people aged 55 to 65 so far: 6,498 (20.4%).
- 1,205,085 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; Maori 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.