Asian and Ethnic Health Services (AEHS), in collaboration with PHOs, pharmacies, and community NGOs, is organising group flu vaccination events in April 2025.
A total of 21 group vaccination events will be held across the motu : Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.
The group vaccination events are specifically designed to address the needs of Asian and other ethnic communities, with a particular focus on:
- Individuals with long-term medical conditions and/or mental health conditions
- Older adults (65 years and older)
- Pregnant people
- Former refugees
These communities often face barriers in accessing vaccination services, and AEHS is dedicated to bridging this gap by providing tailored services through these events.
The majority of vaccinators are bilingual, and ethnic community leaders or support workers will be available at many of the group events.
In addition to flu vaccinations, other vaccines such as COVID-19, MMR, Boostrix, and shingles will be available with pre-booking.
The event flyer is available in multiple languages: English, Simplified 中文, Traditional 中文, Hindi, 한국어 , Tagalog, Thai, Indonesian, Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Japanese.
Together, we can ensure that essential health information and services reach those who need it most, especially as we prepare for the winter season.
You can also reach out to the Asian Health Line at 0800 88 88 30 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)