Concomitant administration of vaccines

​The Ministry has updated the advice on the timing of routine vaccines in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine. The influenza, MMR, HPV, diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis combination vaccine (Boostrix), and majority of other routine vaccines can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, without concern for the spacing of the vaccinations.

The change supports completing a person’s recommended vaccination schedule in the shortest and most effective timeframe. The only exception to this advice is for the live-attenuated shingles vaccine (Zostavax) where a 7-day interval, before or after administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, is advised.
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This updated advice supports the uptake of the other vaccines already on the New Zealand schedule. There are no additional safety concerns associated with co-administration, over and above each vaccine’s individual safety profile. 
 
More details are available on the IMAC website https://covid.immune.org.nz/covid-19-vaccines-nz/getting-vaccinated/spacing-vaccinations

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