PHARMAC has extended the Zostavax catch-up programme for adults who were aged 65 years before 1 April 2018 and are still aged under 81 years . Adults who meet this eligibility criteria now have until 31 December 2020* or they turn 81 years of age, whichever occurs first, to receive one funded Zostavax.
*The catch-up programme was previously due to end on 31 March 2020.