Health Minister Chris Hipkins says he was alarmed at the number of letters he received about concerns on making a Covid-19 vaccine compulsory.
He says the government is not making Covid-19 or any other vaccinations compulsory.
"This is a direct result of misinformation that's been spread through social media," he said.
"We will of course, when we have a vaccination available, be encouraging people to take the vaccination because it will help to keep everybody safe."
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