Videos About COVID-19 Immunisation For Children

A video on the benefits of immunising tamariki

In the video below, Dr Erik Andersen, paediatric neurologist at Capital and Coast District Health Board, talks about the benefits of immunising tamariki.

A video of tamariki sharing their thoughts about COVID-19 immunisations

In this video, tamariki share what's on their minds about COVID-19 and the vaccine.

A video about making an informed decision

Watch a short video about making the decision to vaccinate your child against COVID-19 and being informed.

Videos on how to talk to your child about having the COVID-19 vaccine

Watch the video below for suggestions about how parents and whānau can talk to tamariki and help prepare them for the immunisation process.

In the video below, paediatrician Dr Teuila Percival says it's best to be open and transparent with children about the COVID-19 vaccination. Explain to your child why they're having a vaccine and what to expect.

In the following video, psychologist Paul Prangley gives advice on how parents and caregivers can talk to their children about being immunised against COVID-19.

Check the tips about preparing your tamariki for their COVID-19 vaccination

A video on supporting tamariki with disabilities to have the COVID-19 vaccine

Watch the video below of Dr Pete Watson, Chief Medical Officer at Counties Manukau DHB, talk about why immunisation with the COVID-19 vaccine is appropriate for tamariki with disabilities.

Check some resources to support children and young people with disabilities to have the COVID-19 vaccine

A video about tamariki with needle phobia

Watch Jaki, a vaccinator, talk about how she helps vaccinate tamariki and people with needle phobias and sensory issues.

A video on the relative risk of having COVID-19 versus the COVID-19 vaccine

The following video discusses the relative risk of having COVID-19 versus the COVID-19 vaccine. The video discusses myocarditis as a rare side effect of the Pfizer vaccine.

The video is one of a series made by 'Stuff' in partnership with Māori Television and Pacific Media Network.

A video about how the vaccine works (English, te reo Māori, Samoan)

How does the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine work? A video from the Immunisation Advisory Centre.

This video is also available in te reo Māori on vimeo.

This video is also available in Samoan on vimeo.

A video about vaccine safety

A video from the Immunisation Advisory Centre.

An animated image showing how the COVID vaccine protects us

See an animated graphic that briefly explains the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It shows how it can keep us safe from all variants of the virus, including Omicron.

The Spinoff's Toby Morris and microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles created the graphic.

See the animated gif on the Spinoff website