We have three National Immunisation Programme updates to draw your attention to today: two new COVID-19 vaccination changes being implemented from tomorrow (22 September 2022), and a reminder about the change to vaccination mandates for healthcare workers.
Today (Thursday 8 September) Medsafe published a safety alert in relation to the COVID-19 Novavax (Nuvaxovid) vaccine: Myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported with Nuvaxovid (Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine) There have been a small number of cases of myocarditis and pericarditis reported internationally following vaccination with Nuvaxovid. The medicine sponsor now considers that myocarditis and pericarditis…
COVID-19 Aotearoa Immunisation Register to launch a new vaccinator portal We are excited to share with you that the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is preparing to launch its new vaccinator portal. AIR’s vaccinator portal will support Vaccinators from all parts of the immunisation sector to record vaccinations and view vaccination history currently existing in the…
Te Whatu Ora is hosting a webinar on 31th August at 7:30pm This webinar will focus on nationally relevant guidance forprimary care clinicians managing Monkeypox and COVID-19 inthe community.Topics include: • Monkeypox—case definition, testing, vaccination, treatmentand new Monkeypox pathway• Overall COVID-19 response– persistent infection, rebound,isolation requirements, international travellers, vaccination• Care in the Community— COVID-19 transition to…
COVID-19 Updated clinical advice re boosters and pregnant people It is recommended that pregnant people receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine to help protect them and their baby against the effects of COVID-19. The booster vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy. If you are 18 or over, you can get…
Under the End of Life Choice Act 2019, the Registrar (assisted dying) reports annually to the Minister of Health. The first report was published last week, covering the period from 7 November to 31 March 2022. The report is available here: Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report | Ministry of Health NZ
Dr Ruth Large from the New Zealand Telehealth Forum is seeking feedback from medical colleges on a white paper, that explores ways to deliver care via telehealth, creating a cloud-based, multi-specialty, national health provider. The paper and link to a survey where you can give direct feedback is available here: 220524-Telehealth-Whitepaper-Patients-Anywhere-Specialists-Elsewhere-PASE.pdf
Regular reminders Weekly vaccination data Latest Māori and Pacific COVID-19 vaccination data is now available here. We’re also now publishing weekly flu data. This week’s statistics on the influenza vaccine uptake across the motu is available here. Collateral on Dropbox Don’t forget we have a range of collateral you and your providers can use to promote vaccinations.…
Kia ora koutou urgent care colleagues, We’d appreciate you sharing the below key messages on Novavax booster with your rural networks or contacts. There are also some Q’s and A’s further below. Key Messages From 5 July, Novavax booster will be available without a prescription. This gives everyone over 18 years old a choice in…
Kia ora urgent care colleagues, Last night we sent you a message about the availability of second boosters for those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and extended eligibility for funded flu vaccinations. You can read the Minister’s media statement relating to this announcement here and an update on who is recommended to receive the second…