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      Home > News > Health & Safety

    The annual pre-winter flu jab campaign has begun

    The annual pre-winter flu jab campaign has begun


    From today, flu vaccinations are free for those 65-and-over, pregnant women, people with mental illness or addiction, and children and adults likely to get very sick.

    Health Minister Shane Reti says as well as helping individuals - getting the shot helps the whole frontline health system.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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