Flu vaccines are no longer free for all under-12s in NZ – children living in poverty and at higher risk will bear the brunt

Influenza accounts for more than half of all potentially vaccine-preventable hospitalisations of children under 14. But those living in poverty are three times more likely to require hospital care.

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@phil_stevens
It’s about government priorities. I assume landlords are eligible for free vaccinations. s/

@jeremy_pm But who will they extract rent from if those kids don't grow up?

I guess they aren't good at thinking ahead.

@phil_stevens

The average cost for a tax funded hospital bed in NZ is approx $1,300 per night. Free flu vaccines cost the government about $30 per person.

#NZPol #FinancialWizards