The Ministry has reviewed the cold chain documents and the National standards for vaccine storage and transportation for immunisation providers 2017 along with the cold chain accreditation documentation.
Each provider, clinic or hospital department storing and/or administering vaccines must be familiar with the following documents.
Offering both the flu and Zostavax (shingles) vaccines, a Hamilton initiative is reaching a high risk, vulnerable population who may otherwise have been missed.
Read moreAn Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago research study aims to develop tools and resources to increase vaccination of Māori and Pacific women in pregnancy. The research group is wanting to interview more practice nurses who deliver these vaccinations to hapū māmā, particularly in practices with high Māori and Pacific populations. Participation involves a one-hour kōrero via Zoom and participants will receive a $50 supermarket voucher as a thank you.
Read moreThe B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.
View detailsThe Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is replacing the aging National Immunisation Register (NIR).