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  • 5. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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    ... - 0.48 mL 0.48 mL - Dilution require (volume of NaCl to add) No No Yes (1.1 mL) Volume per dose 0.3 mL 0.3 mL 0.3 mL Doses per multidose vial - - 3 Primary course doses 1 1 3 a.  Only available for certain infants and children at increased risk of severe COVID-19 (see the   Starship guidelines for children with complex or multiple health conditions at increased risk of severe COVID-19 (external link) ). 5.4.5. Dosage and administration 5.4.5. Dosage and administration mRNA COVID‑19 vaccine – Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) JN.1 mRNA-CV (30 µg) for ages from 12 years  Each dose ...

  • 15. Mumps

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    ... whole blood transfusion does inhibit the response in up to 50 percent of vaccines recipients (see   section A6.4.1 ). MMR can safely be given to breastfeeding women. 15.6. Contraindications and precautions See also   section 2.1.3   for pre-vaccination screening guidelines and   section 2.1.4   for general vaccine contraindications. Expand all 15.6.1. Contraindications 15.6.1. Contraindications See   section 12.6.1   for specific MMR contraindications. Anaphylaxis to a previous dose of MMR or any of the vaccine components (includi ...

  • Health Information Standards Organisation (HISO)

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    ... can be held legally responsible or liable by Health NZ for any act or omission of their own provided the member has acted responsibly as required by these terms of reference. Conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest Members shall comply with Health NZ’s conflicts of interest rules and guidelines. Members shall promptly declare to the chair any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to a matter under consideration. The chair determines whether any conflicted member can continue to participate in discussions or voting on matters relating to the declared conflict ...

  • 7. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease

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    ... for pregnant or breastfeeding women. However, for women with asplenia see the ‘ Recommendations for Hib vaccine for older children and adults with asplenia ’ in   section 7.5.2 . 7.6. Contraindications and precautions See also   section 2.1.3   for pre-vaccination screening guidelines and   section 2.1.4   for general vaccine contraindications. Anaphylaxis to a previous vaccine dose or any component of the vaccine is an absolute contraindication to further vaccination with that vaccine. See   section 16.6   for contraindications and precautions to DTaP ...

  • COVID-19: Infection prevention and control recommendations for health and disability care workers

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    ... 14 February 2022   Types of P2/N95 particulate respirators There are different types of P2/N95 particulate respirators. Below are some useful links to manufacturer’s information to help don and fit check a P2/N95 particulate respirator correctly. Always refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines.      Note not all brands, make or model below may be available. This is not an endorsement of any brand, make or model, but provides guidance on how to don and fit check the different styles of respirators.      Manufacturers guidance on donning and fit checking: 3M 18 ...

  • 8. Hepatitis A

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    ... be any risk to the developing fetus and infant. As a precaution, HepA should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed, such as when travelling to a country where HAV is endemic. 8.6. Contraindications and precautions See also   section 2.1.3   for pre-vaccination screening guidelines and   section 2.1.4   for general contraindications for all vaccines. Expand all 8.6.1. Contraindications 8.6.1. Contraindications Administration of HepA should be delayed in individuals suffering from acute febrile illness. HepA should not be administered to people with a history of ...

  • Medical Certificate of Cause of Death

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    ... malignant, or indeterminate. If malignant, the notes on cancer should be applied; otherwise the site and type of tumour should be given.   See example: Cancer 3. Assisted Dying 3. Assisted Dying For a death that was assisted under the End of Life Choice Act 2019 please follow these guidelines when completing the Cause of death section of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (HP4720 form) Select the ‘Assisted Dying’ checkbox, if completing the form online in   Death Documents (external link) . This will populate Part 1(a) of the certificate with the words ‘Assisted D ...

  • 20. Rotavirus

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    ... by vaccine exposure during pregnancy. There is no restriction for breastfeeding before or after vaccination of the infant (see ‘ Shedding (external link) ’ in section 20.6.2 ). 20.6. Contraindications and precautions See   section 2.1.3   for pre-vaccination screening guidelines and  section 2.1.4   for general contraindications for all vaccines. Expand all 20.6.1. Contraindications 20.6.1. Contraindications Rotavirus vaccine should not be given to infants with: a history of a severe (anaphylactic) allergic reaction after a previous dose or to a vacci ...

  • 13. Meningococcal disease

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    ... should be clearly noted on information accompanying the patient to hospital. Table 13.2: Recommended antibiotics for suspected cases Table 13.2: Recommended antibiotics for suspected cases Check The New Zealand Formulary (external link) for up to date dosing details, as well as the Starship guidelines (external link) .  Antibiotic Children <30kg Children >30kg and Adults (max dose) Ceftriaxone a (first line treatment) 50 mg/kg when given by GP/primary care 100 mg/kg IV (or IM) up to 2g when given in ED 2 g IV (or IM) Benzylpenicillin b (second choice) 50 mg/kg IV (or IM) 2.4 g IV ...

  • Key documents

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    ... Aotearoa's response to the Bowel Cancer Screening campaign in 2023 [PDF, 13 MB] Developing a campaign baseline Developing a campaign baseline Developing a campaign baseline [PDF, 9.9 MB] Publications Find a range of information on bowel screening, from strategies and plans, to clinical guidelines. Bowel screening publications (external link)