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26 August 2026

Over 260,000 young children eligible for funded flu vaccines from 2027

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Source reporting: Beehive Government Releases

Over 260,000 young children eligible for funded flu vaccines from 2027

Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years old for the 2027 flu season.

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