The Pfizer vaccination roll out for Groups 3 has begun. In the Wellington region Group 3 is for:
– All people aged over 65 are eligible in this group*.
– Anyone who is disabled can also be vaccinated as part of Group 3.
– Long-term health conditions that put people at higher risk if they were to catch COVID-19
can also be vaccinated in this group.
– If you are pregnant,
– If you are Disabled, you are also eligible for a vaccine here.

People in Group 3 can get early access to a vaccine because:
*In the Wellington DHB region ONLY, the Pfizer vaccine will be given to 55yrs old plus – older Pacific and Maori people, disabled people, and people with some long-term medical conditions because it is much more likely that people in this group will get very sick they catch COVID-19.

You will be contacted by your GP or Primary Health provider when it is your turn about making an appointment to get you first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.