Changes to Vaccine Booster timeframes

From Friday 4 February, everyone aged 18 or older can get their COVID-19 Pfizer booster 3 months after completing their primary course (for most people this will be two doses but for those who are immune compromised this might be three).

Bringing forward the booster timing is likely to improve pandemic outcomes, and improve outcomes for those groups who have been immunised more recently. It will mean more people will be able to receive a Pfizer booster before Omicron takes hold in South Canterbury.

Current evidence shows your protection against infection after the primary vaccination course decreases over time. Getting a ‘top up’ vaccine after your two doses helps boost your immunity against COVID-19.

From Friday, you will be able walk-in to one of our vaccination clinics or book your booster at bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week). Click here to find the full list of our vaccinations clinics: https://www.scdhb.health.nz/info-for-you/covid-19vaccine

You can find more information about booster doses here: https://covid19.govt.nz/.../getting-your-booster-dose/