The whooping cough vaccine is free in New Zealand for:
Pregnant people
Children under 18 years old
Adults aged 45 and 65
Adults who have not had four previous tetanus doses and are eligible for a free booster at age 45
People with a dirty wound who are concerned about the wound, especially if it is deep or there is dirt in it
The whooping cough vaccine is available at: Medical or health centers, Many pharmacies, and Some schools for students in Year 7.
The whooping cough vaccine is also known as the pertussis vaccine. It protects against the bacterial infection that causes whooping cough, an infectious disease that can cause coughing and difficulty breathing.
If you need to pay for the whooping cough vaccine, it will cost between $40 and $90 depending on where you book. The whooping cough vaccine is free in New Zealand for: Pregnant people Children under 18 years old Adults aged 45 and 65 Adults who have not had four previous tetanus doses and are eligible for a free booster at age 45 People with a dirty wound who are concerned about the wound, especially if it is deep or there is dirt in it The whooping cough vaccine is available at: Medical or health centers, Many pharmacies, and Some schools for students in Year 7. The whooping cough vaccine is also known as the pertussis vaccine. It protects against the bacterial infection that causes whooping cough, an infectious disease that can cause coughing and difficulty breathing. If you need to pay for the whooping cough vaccine, it will cost between $40 and $90 depending on where you book.