Clinics told to give measles jabs to non-NZ resident children

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, New Zealand clinics are being told not to turn away any children in need of a measles vaccination, regardless of whether they are New Zealand citizens.

The advice comes after a toddler was refused an MMR vaccine by an Auckland clinic because he had a Samoan passport.

The law says schedule vaccines should be given to children under 18 regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.

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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

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The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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