Published by Auckland, Counties Manukau and Waitematā DHBs on 14/12/2021 9:30:27 AM.

Register now for tonight’s webinar ‘Primary Care Response in 2022 – COVID-19 and the New Normal’

Register here for tonight’s webinar, from 7.30pm-8.45pm, hosted by the Goodfellow Unit.

The webinar will include:

• COVID-19 data, current modelling and what 2022 might look like – Dr Andrew Old, Clinical Lead, Planning & Intelligence for the COVID-19 response, NRHCC.
• Lessons and insights from the international experience – Dr Sue Wells, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the School of Population Health, University of Auckland.
• Screening and streaming – Dr Daniel Calder, Clinical Director East Health Trust, and David Harrison, PHO Nursing Director, East Health Trust PHO.
• PPE guidance for 2022 – Dr Sally Roberts, the Clinical Lead for Microbiology, LabPlus at Auckland District Health Board and Chair of the Ministry of Health IPC Technical Advisory Group.
• Managing the built environment in 2022, ventilation and other options – Dr Alistair Sullivan, Director of Urgent Care, Tāmaki Health.
• COVID-19 case management in 2022 – Dr Christine McIntosh, Co-clinical Director, Whānau HQ, (Whānau Home Quarantine), NRHCC.
• A vaccination programme update for 2022 – Dr Anthony Jordan, Clinical Director, COVID-19 vaccination programme, NRHCC.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.

Myocarditis and pericarditis after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination

The risk of Myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination is rare. However, we would like to remind you of the symptoms which can present between 6 hours and 7 days (typically around 1 to 5 days) following a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. These include chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations, particularly in young men and after the second dose. 

Check troponin, CRP, and ECG, utilising POAC funding if required – see Primary Options for Acute Care (POAC) for Auckland Region.

If myocarditis or pericarditis is suspected, admit the patient for monitoring and supportive therapy, and report confirmed cases to CARM using the COVID-19 AEFI Form – https://report.vaccine.covid19.govt.nz/s/

See HealthPathways: COVID-19 Vaccination for further information.

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