19122 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 11 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19122 (2026)
Question asked:	12 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	06 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19122_2026
Document guid:	49554dec-82e8-44cd-b6b1-97cf9bbda42f

19122 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Has any preliminary work been undertaken by Health NZ, Ministry of Health, or Pharmac to assess if the recommended number of HPV vaccine doses can be reduced from two to one for 9 to 14 year olds, if so when?

Hon Simeon Brown: I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 19121 (2026).