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  • 13. Meningococcal disease

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    ... all four groups from age 2 months with acceptable reactogenicity and safety profile.[ 26 ] There is no published data on effectiveness in older adults for these vaccines. 13.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 13.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) . Store at +2°C to +8°C. MenACWY vaccines and MenB should be protected from light. Do not freeze. Reconstitution The MenACWY vaccine, Nimenrix, must be reconstituted with the supplied diluent and used as soo ...

  • 12. Measles

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    ... immunity was suggested in a small proportion of vaccinated cases (less than 1 percent) in the 31–42 year age group reported in an outbreak in Berlin.[ 32 (external link) ] 12.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 12.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) . Store at +2°C to +8°C. Do not freeze. MMR must be reconstituted only with the diluents supplied by the manufacturer. Use MMR as soon as possible after reconstitution. If storage is necessary, reconstituted ...

  • Pay Equity and Qualification Equivalencies

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    ... Certificate 4 The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Not Equivalent* Positive Approaches to Supporting People 4 Institute of Applied Management  Not Equivalent* Public Health 5019, 5020, 17029 4 Careerforce Not Equivalent* Real Estate (Salesperson) 4 Open Polytechnic Not Equivalent* Unit standards: 28543 & 28989  4 Careerforce Not Equivalent* 4* The qualification is equivalent to Level 4 with proof of cultural competency. Not Accredited – The awarding provider OR the qualification is not accredited by NZQA. * Not Equivalent – The qualification does not sufficiently align wi ...

  • 24. Varicella (chickenpox)

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    ... that initially introduced a single-dose vaccination programme have subsequently changed to a two-dose programme as the epidemiology of the disease has changed over time. 24.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 24.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) . VV requires reconstitution with the supplied diluent before administration.   Varilrix is presented as a lyophilised powder for reconstitution with the supplied diluent. The vaccine should be stored in ...

  • 4. Immunisation of special groups

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    This chapter discusses the special immunisation requirements of individuals at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases due to certain conditions or underlying disease, or through their occupation or other risk factors. Note: Vaccinators are advised to check the Pharmaceutical Schedule and any online updates (available on the   PHARMAC website (external link) ) for changes to funding decisions for special groups. 4.1. Pregnancy and lactation Expand all 4.1.1. Planning pregnancy 4.1.1. Planning pregnancy Women and other potential birthing parents who are planning pregnancy should know whether

  • Updates on work with the maternity services sector

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    2025 updates Expand all April 2025 April 2025 Change in contact details for supplier of interpreter services (Connecting Now) Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora funds language interpreter services so Lead Maternity Carers who are funded under the Primary Maternity Service Notice 2021 (Section 94), can communicate with consumers and whānau. A supplier of language interpreting services for patients and whānau, Connecting Now, has notified Health NZ of new contact details. This notice  does not  apply to midwives or clinicians that work directly for Health NZ in public hospitals. Plea

  • Invasive group A streptococcal infection

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    From 1 October 2024 , invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) becomes a notifiable disease under the Health Act 1956. This places new requirements on health professionals and laboratories for managing the disease. This chapter was added to the Communicable Disease Manual on 27 September 2024. A description of changes can be found at  Updates to the Communicable Disease Control Manual – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Download the specific information for Health NZ Clinical Staff confirming the new requirements for managing iGAS (PDF 148KB) [PDF, 215 KB] Download the specific I

  • 3. Vaccination questions and addressing concerns

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    3.1. Some commonly asked questions Expand all 3.1.1. Vaccine scheduling 3.1.1. Vaccine scheduling Which vaccines can be administered at the same visit? There are no known contraindications to administering registered vaccines at the same visit, provided they are administered in separate syringes at separate sites. If two or more parenterally or intranasally administered live vaccines are not given at the same visit, then a minimum interval of four weeks is recommended. The rationale is based on limited data where VV has been given within four weeks of measles-containing vaccine and breakthroug

  • 5. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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    ... storage at ultra-low temperatures (-90°C to -60°C) and at this temperature has a shelf-life of 18 months. Store unopened single (10µg and 30µg) or multidose (3µg) vials at +2°C to 8°C for up to 10 weeks within the 18 months shelf-life. Do not freeze. Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) .   For mRNA-CV (3µg), multidose vials require dilution prior to use (see Table 5.1 ) : Once an undiluted vial is taken out of the refrigerator (fridge), allow a few minutes for the vaccine to reach room ...

  • Dioxins questions and answers

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    What are dioxins? Dioxins are a group of chemicals that share similar structures and ways of affecting the body. These compounds belong to three closely related families – the polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans (called furans), and certain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). All dioxins are very stable and unlike most other chemicals do not quickly decompose or break down in the environment. Some of them have demonstrated adverse health effects in animals at very low levels. For this reason most countries are trying to reduce the amount of dioxins in the environme