Meningococcal B vaccine funding to expand for children under five

Thursday 31 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 31 Jul 2025, 2:36pm

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Pharmac will fund the Bexsero vaccine for all children under five from 1 September. This decision expands eligibility beyond the current immunisation schedule for infants. The move is expected to provide free protection against meningococcal B for thousands more children.

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1. RNZThu 31 Jul 2025, 1:52pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 31 Jul 2025, 2:36pm

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