- Pfizer Comirnaty LP.8.1 vaccine approved 30 Oct by Medsafe NZ Timing of rollout is up to Pharmac, which has noted feedback that people want earlier access to updated vaccines Note: JN.1 approved 7 Nov 24, rolled out 20 Jan 25 Hope we don’t have to wait until 2026 for LP.8.1!Oct 30, 2025 22:00