You can find the most accurate and reliable information about the COVID-19 vaccine from a number of trusted sources, including:
Unite against COVID-19
Find answers to all your vaccine questions, including how safe it is and what side effects you might get, and watch videos about vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines questioned answered | covid19.govt.nz
Ministry of Health
Check out the health advice for you about COVID-19, vaccines, testing, how to take care of yourself and much more.
COVID-19: Health advice for the public | health.govt.nz (external link)
Karawhiua
Find trusted information for you and your whānau on Karawhiua. It is a campaign to help whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities make an informed choice about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Karawhiua | karawhiua.nz (external link)
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
When you get vaccinated, you are not just protecting yourself but also your aiga, friends, churches and community. Watch COVID-19 vaccine educational videos to find out about the vaccination journey and how the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine works.
COVID-19 information from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples | mpp.govt.nz (external link)
District health boards
Your local district health board (DHB) has information about health and disability services in your region, including information on vaccinations.
District health board websites | health.govt.nz (external link)
You can also keep up to date by following these organisations’ social media channels, or by speaking with your health provider.
Immunisation Advisory Centre
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) provides New Zealanders with a local source of independent, factual information based on international and New Zealand scientific research regarding vaccine-preventable diseases and the benefits and risks of immunisation.
Immunisation Advisory Centre | immune.org.nz (external link)
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
World Health Organization | who.int (external link)