51415 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

51415 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: How many doses of MMR or other measles vaccine are on order, and over what time period?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that, as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare, Pharmac has brought forward orders for MMR vaccines, with 28,000 being delivered the week commencing 3 November (originally scheduled for December), and a further 28,000 arriving later in November (originally scheduled for March 2026).