Immunisation publications

In 2020, the Ministry of Health launched the Māori Influenza Vaccination Programme (MIVP) to increase access to the influenza vaccine for vulnerable Māori groups, particularly kaumatua, and to address persistent health equity gaps for Māori. The More Than Just a Jab MIVP evaluation was prepared for the Ministry of Health by Research Evaluation Consultancy Ltd to understand the impact of the MIVP on Māori influenza rates and equity. 

The Immunisation Handbook 2020 provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice.

This report considers the health system's response to the 2019 measles outbreaks, and includes a set of recommendations to improve the health system’s ability to prevent and respond to measles and other disease outbreaks.

This report on improving childhood immunisation rates explores the factors leading to declining immunisation rates and the evidence base for interventions and policy settings to improve rates.