Northland doctors welcome new vaccine

Northland doctors have welcomed a new vaccine against pneumococcal disease, which they say will have major health benefits for Northlanders.

From 1 June, all babies starting their routine immunisations at six weeks of age will be eligible to receive the pneumococcal vaccine. Those born between 1 January 2008 and 1 June will also be able to receive the free vaccine, called Prevenar, from their family doctor.
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