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Pharmac Now Funds Flu Vaccines for Children 6 Months to 5 Years in NZ

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Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown welcome Pharmac’s decision to immediately fund flu vaccines for children aged 6 months to under five years, advancing the original 2027 timeline in response to public demand. This move aims to alleviate pressure on New Zealand’s health system amid the worst flu season in a decade, which has caused a sharp surge in hospitalizations and strained emergency departments. Vaccinating young children not only reduces their risk of severe illness and hospitalization but also helps curb transmission within households and the wider community.

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