Immunisations

See below for updates for the Immunisation Schedule from IMAC.

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• A Webinar was recorded and can be found at the bottom of the front page of the IMAC website www.immune.org.nz  
• Link to FAQs https://www.immune.org.nz/sites/default/files/resources/Written%20Resources/FAQs%20for%20Schedule%20changes%202020%20Final%2008062020.pdf
• Link to Ministry 2020 Immunisation Schedule Change page https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/immunisation/new-zealand-immunisation-schedule/2020-immunisation-schedule-change
• Note: The HealthEd resources are being updated for 1 October, rather than for 1 July and then again for 1 October.  They are aiming to have them ready to send out at the beginning of September.
• PHARMAC notification: https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news/notification-2019-07-30-immunisation/
• IMAC is updating the special group fact sheet, and we are expecting to have this up by 29 June.
• Cool new meningococcal disease pamphlet aimed a adolescent and young adults is available at healthed https://www.healthed.govt.nz/resource/immunise-against-meningococcal-disease
• We have requested but are waiting on thermostability data for Varivax, until we are able to provide it, you will need to contact MSD directly for information, in the event of a cold chain breach.

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