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…
We have received the following from the Ministry of Health: The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order (No 5) 2022 is now: Notified in the Gazette: https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-sl2582 Published online (as SL 2022/207): https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2022/0207/latest/LMS713761.html Vaccine mandates to end for some health and disability sector workers The Government is amending the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021…
Do you have a passion for removing barriers to healthcare and social support for young people, and are interested in governance? Evolve is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) delivering free integrated primary health care and social support services to young people aged 10-24 years old in the Wellington region. Our dedicated healthcare, social support,…
We’ve received a communication from St John asking urgent care clinics to call the 0800 health professionals’ line and NOT the 111 when requesting an ambulance. In summary, St John is experiencing record high 111 call demand due to the Omicron surge, and at times are experiencing severe delays in 111 calls being answered. As…
The ACC innovation fund is new for ACC and is a response to the array of good ideas we have had raised with us.
Our 2021/2022 Innovation Fund is here and we’re looking to partner with health innovators that have great ideas to help injured people recover faster.
We have up to $100,000 (ex GST) for innovative health services initiatives that will help improve outcomes and experiences for people recovering from injury.