Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL: More good news. Alongside the second booster, the Minister of Health has announced a widening of access to free flu vaccines this Friday, 1 July. This will mean free flu vaccines for another 800,000 New Zealanders in addition to the million who have already protected themselves and their whānau by getting the flu jab. Children aged three to 12 and people with serious mental health or addiction needs will now be eligible. Omicron and the flu are making this winter more challenging than normal. That's why the best thing all New Zealanders can do is make sure their whānau are up to date with their vaccinations and boosters.