In placebo-controlled clinical trials the Pfizer vaccine was found to be on average 95% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infection for people 16 years of age and over. There is also some evidence that the vaccine may be even more effective in real world use compared to the clinical trials. However, like any vaccine, the
The vaccine roll-out is being handled in grouped stages. People at higher risk will be vaccinated first. Group 1 – border and managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) workers and their household contacts. Group 2 – high-risk frontline workers; those living in long-term residential care, older Māori and Pacific people being cared for by whānau, and
The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for the general population.
On 21st June the Pfizer vaccine was provisionally approved for use for adolescents aged 12 – 15 years by Medsafe. The NZ cabinet is now considering ‘decision to use’ approval. The Pfizer vaccine is not currently approved for use for children under the age of 12 years.
In New Zealand all people 16 years and over can get the vaccine and be vaccinated. You can be vaccinated regardless of your citizenship or visa status.
In New Zealand, the government is rolling out the Pfizer-BioNtec vaccine – more commonly known as the Pfizer vaccine. The trade name given to the vaccine is COMIRNATY™ COVID-19 vaccine.
Do you want medicine delivery to your door? When you get your medicine from ZOOM Pharmacy, we deliver directly to your door anywhere in NZ. Simply send ZOOM your prescription. You can do this through your patient portal, or tell your medical centre to send it. A pharmacist will then get in touch and take
When you are due to get your next new repeat prescription, you can either book an appointment to see your doctor, or request it over the phone or through your patient portal. At ZOOM Pharmacy, we know when you are due to get your next new prescription, and can help organise it for you before
Ask a pharmacy if you can get your prescription medicine delivered by them. At ZOOM Pharmacy once we receive your prescription then confirm your order with you, your medicine will automatically be delivered to your door, anywhere in New Zealand.
In NZ the prescription cost is $5 for each new prescription item. There is no $5 prescription charge for children under 14. If your medicine is not fully subsidised, you may have to pay additional costs. At ZOOM Pharmacy if you are on four or more regular pills/tablets every day, use our monthly medicines service
When the label on your medicine says that there is a ‘repeat’ available you must get your repeat from the pharmacy where the original prescription was sent to. At ZOOM Pharmacy, we know when you are due for your next new prescription. and can help organise it before you run out. *Ts & Cs apply
