38813 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 09 Jul 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38813 (2024)
Question asked:	24 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	03 Jul 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38813_2024
Document guid:	b22f3413-104e-4fed-a53a-cc59a3f55e27

38813 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Associate Minister of Health: Why is Varicella Zoster Virus (shingles) vaccine only funded by Pharmac for those aged 65, even though it is indicated for a much wider group, including people aged over 65?

Hon David Seymour: I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 38811 (2024).