Immunisation

Health Promotion Agency leads, delivers and supports a range of health promotion programmes and initiatives in Aotearoa.

Website includes a video series, called ‘Why Immunise?’ to support and promote the National Immunisation Schedule. The videos explain how immunisation helps protect against the spread of serious diseases that can be prevented.

Pregnancy and childhood immunisation resources are included.

Information about immunisation on the Te Hiringa Hauora website

IMAC provides New Zealand health professionals and health agencies with independent, evidence-based information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the benefits and risks of immunisation. It also provides training for health professionals, national immunisation coordination and policy advice and research.

Information about the immunisation advisory centre

Immunisation is a way of preventing infectious diseases. Vaccinations are offered to babies, children and adults to protect against serious and preventable diseases.

Information about immunisation on the Ministry of Health website

IMAC is a nationwide organisation at The University of Auckland. It provides New Zealand health professionals and health agencies with independent, evidence-based information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the benefits and risks of immunisation. Training for health professionals, national immunisation coordination and policy advice and research is also available.

• Cold chain
• Vaccinator bridging course
• Boostrix resources quick reference
• Written resources
• Education
• Regional advisors and local coordinators
• Pharmacists
• Conference and workshops

Immunisation Advisory Centre for Healthcare Professionals

Intuto is an online learning platform developed by Whānau Āwhina Plunket to support WCTO nurses in their mahi prior to undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care and while on the programme.

Accessing Intuto:

Please contact your WCTO Team leader/Manager to access the registration link and information to access Intuto.

This resource incorporates schedule changes that took effect from 1 July 2019. It gives information about diseases, infections, immunity, vaccines and immunisation for families of babies and young children.

Information about Childhood Immunisation

The Immunisation Advisory Centre's vision is that all communities are equitably protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Information about the Immunisation Advisory Centre