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15. Mumps

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... rubella vaccines, cases that have been vaccinated are significantly less likely to experience complications from disease such as orchitis, meningitis and hospitalisation.[ 14 ] 15.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 15.4.3. 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 ...

7. Haemophilus inﬂuenzae type b (Hib) disease

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... followed by a booster dose in the second year of life should provide sufficient antibody levels to protect against invasive Hib disease to at least the age of 5 years.[ 10 ] 7.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 7.4.3. 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. DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib should be stored in the dark. DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib vaccine (Infanrix-hexa) must be reconstituted by adding the entire contents of the pre-filled ...

1. General Immunisation principles

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... immunological complexity underlying the epidemiology and persistence of these infections. c. The R 0 of influenza viruses varies among subtypes. d. This is complicated by uncertainties over immunity to infection and variation related to hygiene standards. Adapted from: Fine P, Mulholland K, Scott J, et al. 2018. Community Protection. In: Plotkin S, Orenstein W, Offit P, et al (eds). Plotkin’s Vaccines (7th edition) . Philadelphia, US: Elsevier. Table 77.2. 1.2.2. Summary 1.2.2. Summary Not only do vaccines provide individual protectio ...

Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease and other spongiform encephalopathies

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Chapter last reviewed and updated in July 2020. A description of changes can be found at Updates to the Communicable Disease Control Manual . Epidemiology Expand all New Zealand Epidemiology New Zealand Epidemiology Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is one of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies that affect humans. Sporadic CJD, accounting for 85–90% of CJD, occurs at an incidence of 1–2 per million per year. Other transmissible spongiform encephalopathies include kuru (once common amongst the Fore people of Papua New Guinea), and hereditary forms such as Gerstmann-Straussler-Schein

Data references

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... describe the file formats used to send information to the Ministry for inclusion in the national collections. Data dictionaries Data dictionaries describe the information available within the national collections and promote consistency across the collections, supporting agreed protocols and standards. Appendix B: National Collections Glossary Appendix B is a glossary of terms that are used in the national collections. Download: Appendix B: National Collections Glossary - DOCX, 54 KB Appendix B: National Collections Glossary July 2024 Download - DOCX, 54 KB Australia Refined Diagnosis ...

Signature Exempt Prescriptions and remote prescribing

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What are Signature Exempt Prescriptions? Signature Exempt Prescriptions are electronic prescriptions that do not require a physical wet ink signature from an authorised prescriber. There are broadly speaking two types of Signature Exempt Prescriptions, those that are New Zealand electronic Prescription Service (NZePS) barcoded and those that have no NZePS barcode. There are differences. NZePS barcoded signature Exempt Prescriptions All NZePS barcoded prescriptions, including controlled prescriptions which contain controlled drugs, are signature exempt and can therefore accommodated paperless p

22. Tetanus

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... and delays in seeking medical assistance can result in high levels of tetanus toxin being released. (See also sections 6.4.2 (external link) and 16.4.2 .) 22.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 22.4.3. 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. DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib and Tdap should be stored in the dark. DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib (Infanrix-hexa) must be reconstituted by adding the entire contents of the supplied containe ...

20. Rotavirus

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... 50 ] Vaccine protection against newly emerging genotypes is not well known, and national surveillance of circulating rotavirus types post-vaccination is necessary.[ 51 ] 20.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 20.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) (external link) . Store in the dark at +2°C to +8°C. Do not freeze. 20.4.4. Dosage and administration 20.4.4. Dosage and administration The dose of RV1 (Rotarix) is 1.5 mL, administered orally (for adminis ...

Community Pharmacy Agreement

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora contracts with more than 1000 community pharmacies throughout New Zealand to provide pharmacy services to all New Zealanders. Integrated Community Pharmacy Services Agreement (ICPSA) Expand all ICPSA Variation 6 (effective 1 December 2024) ICPSA Variation 6 (effective 1 December 2024) For contract year 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 NAAR 2024 Variation 6 (for providers’ consideration) Generic Letter of Offer ICPSA Variation 6 (PDF 373KB) [PDF, 373 KB] Generic Letter of Offer ICPSA Variation 6 (DOCX 267KB) [DOCX, 267 KB] Changes to the ICPSA Variation 6 (PDF 182

Questions and answers – Planned Care services

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1. What are Planned Care services? Planned Care encompasses medical and surgical care, traditionally known as Elective or Arranged services that are delivered in hospitals for people who do not need to be treated right away. It also includes a range of treatments funded by DHBs that are delivered in primary and community settings. 2. What can I expect while I am in the Planned Care process? If you need publicly funded Planned Care services you can expect: to receive information about your assessment and treatment options and whether or not they will be available to you that your lev

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