top of page

09 579 0563 (24 hr)           In an emergency dial 111

Pertussis vaccinations

Pertussis/whooping cough vaccinations are available at Mt Smart

You may have heard that whooping cough/pertussis is going around and affecting some people in our community. If you don't know, whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system and can lead to a serious long-term coughing illness, and is particularly dangerous for babies. The National Public Health Service has now declared this a national epidemic.


Whooping cough vaccines are fully funded for:

  • pregnant people from 13 weeks

  • all children under 18 years

  • adults aged 45 to 65 years.


Vaccinations and boosters for whooping cough are available at Mt Smart with a scheduled appointment. Please note, charges may apply if you do not qualify for the funded vaccination. If you are unsure if you need a vaccination, please call on 09 579 0563 to speak with the nurse.


More information about whooping cough can be found on the Health New Zealand website here.

Mt Smart Medical Centre, caring for your family's health

bottom of page