Information taken from Medinz.

Published by Auckland, Counties Manukau and Waitematā DHBs on 23/11/2021 9:06:02 AM.

Booster doses – bookings required for vaccination centres

Further to yesterday’s Medinz message, please let eligible patients know they will need to book a booster dose provided at a Vaccination Centre, rather than just turning up. This will help us manage the demand at our Vaccination Centres and prioritise first and second doses. 

To remind you, booster doses are available from Monday 29 November for those that had their second dose more than 6 months ago. Advance bookings can be made using the Book My Vaccine website or by calling 0800 28 29 26 from 26 November onwards.

GP clinics or pharmacies with their own booking system are welcome to pre-book eligible patients from now onwards.

If you are a vaccinating GP clinic or pharmacy offering a walk-in service, this can be extended to include boosters for eligible people from Monday 29 November.

Please ensure that your practice Healthpoint site is updated if the hours/days you are vaccinating are changing.

COVID-19 vaccination webinar for primary care – recording and FAQs

The recording of the NRHCC COVID-19 vaccination programme webinar on 16 November is now available on HealthPathways: see COVID-19 Vaccination Resources under Local guidance > Health professionals resources > Vaccination Rollout Webinars. 

The webinar included:

• The final push to reach the 90% fully vaccinated target and the next steps.
• Dr Matire Harwood from Papakura Marae Health Clinic talking about those who are vaccine hesitant in their community and sharing her insights about how to encourage vaccination.
• Tevita Funaki, CEO at The Fono, talking about their vaccination approach with their Pacific community and practical tips and insights.
• A clinical update from Dr Nikki Turner, Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC).
• A questions and answers session.

There were some great questions asked at the webinar. These questions have been collated and we’ve provided written answers. You’ll find these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on HealthPathways: COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout: Primary Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) November 2021. The FAQs are found under: COVID-19 Vaccination Resources.

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Please send feedback to Sarah.Hartnall@waitematadhb.govt.nz.