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  • 8. Hepatitis A

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    ... that HAV has a long incubation period, it is possible that immune memory with no detectable circulating antibody may be sufficient for protection, as is the case with HBV and HepB. 8.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 8.4.3. 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. 8.4.4. Dosage and administration 8.4.4. Dosage and administration See   Table 8.2   for dosage and scheduling information. The monovalent HepA and HepA ...

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

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    Infection prevention and control guidance When at work, protecting yourself prevents you becoming unwell from sick patients, clients or residents and prevents the spread of serious illnesses: Use  Standard and Transmission-based Precautions  for all patient, client and resident care. This includes prompt assessment and isolation of anyone who has a transmissible respiratory infection. Refer to the  infection prevention and control guidance for mask use, respiratory risk assessment and PPE selection advice  linked and outlined below to help you choose the correct PPE to wear

  • 6. Diphtheria

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    ... ] It has been predicted that 95 percent of the adult population in the US would maintain seroprotection for more than 30 years without requiring further booster doses.[ 21 ] 6.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 6.4.3. 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 c ...

  • Measles

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    Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns Measles: Locations of interest Information and guidance Find out more (goes to another website) Symptoms Prodrome, can include: fever (above 38°C) cough coryza conjunctivitis. Day 3 to 7 of illness A generalised maculopapular rash, starting on the head and neck and then spreading to the rest of the body. Notify public health immediately Notify the Medical Officer of Health as soon as you suspect measles – do not wait for a laboratory confirmation. Notify the Medical Officer of Health Post-exposure MMR vaccination and exclusion Health professionals should

  • Measles

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    Summary of updates to the guidance For an overview of all updates made to the Communicable Disease Control Manual, see Updates to the Communicable Disease Control Manual – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora . Expand all 2025 2025 April Full chapter update to the new format. Includes changes to the following sections. Epidemiology – new subsection for global epidemiology and update to information in the Aotearoa New Zealand epidemiology subsection. At risk and priority populations – new section The disease – new section Spread of infection – new subsections for reservoir and infection

  • 21. Rubella

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    ... who received MMR in Finland, it was shown that while antibodies wane over time, immunity to rubella remained secure 20 years after the second dose of MMR.[ 6 (external link) ] 21.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 21.4.3. 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 ...

  • 9. Hepatitis B

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    ... universal HBV vaccination in infancy had more than 75 percent lower prevalence of HBV infection and anti-HBc prevalence than those for whom immunisation was unavailable.[ 35 ] 9.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 9.4.3. 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 HepB vaccines should be stored in the dark.   DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib (Infanrix-hexa) must be reconstituted by adding the entire contents of the s ...

  • 14. Mpox (orthopoxvirus)

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    ... 2.3-235, p = 0.018), to some extent immunosuppression, and to earlier vaccination post-exposure, potentially due to increased risk awareness or more intense mpox exposure. [ 27 ] 14.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 14.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) . Store unopened vials at +2 to +8 ° C for maximum of 24 weeks (if within approved shelf-life, dependent on prior storage at -50 ° C  ± -10 ° C). Protect from light. Do not refreeze once thawed. Allow ...

  • 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

  • 25. Zoster (herpes zoster/shingles)

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    ... up to 13 months post vaccination.[ 40 ] To date, there is limited data in real-world settings or long term follow-up for those aged 18-49 years with severe immunocompromise. 25.4.3. Transport, storage and handling 25.4.3. Transport, storage and handling Transport according to the National Standards for Vaccine Storage and Transportation for Immunisation Providers 2017 (2nd edition) . The recombinant rZV (Shingrix) must be reconstituted before use with supplied diluent. Once reconstituted, if not used promptly, can be store in a refrigerator (+2°C to +8°C) for up to 6 hours. Do not free ...