Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2017
Kids under 11 offered free chickenpox vaccine, but older Kiwis miss out
19 June 2017 - Free chickenpox vaccines for children and babies will be offered from next month, but there are no plans to extend the jabs to the rest of the population.
The free vaccine will become part of the immunisation schedule for 15-month-olds on July 1.
All children turning 11 years of age on or after that date, who have not yet had chickenpox or been immunised, will also be entitled to a free dose.
