Version 2 of the Immunisation Handbook 2026 has been published on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website. It is currently available as a PDF only, with a full web version expected by the end of May 2026. Vaccinators are encouraged to regularly check the Handbook and always use the most current version.
For feedback or to receive notifications of future updates, contact immunisation@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
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