Tēnā koutou
Happy Monday! Especially as the planned strike action by Te Whatu Ora nurses has been called off as they have accepted the collective agreement offer.
A Word about Bexsero
There have been so many changes in the child immunisation schedule this year and we acknowledge that it’s hard to keep up with them all! As a reminder:
Bexsero is funded for all infants up to 12 months of age (inclusive). Catch up doses for all children aged 13-59 months are funded until August 2025.
We are currently in the process of releasing a Bexsero Catch up Report in Mōhio so your patients can be recalled. If you need any further support with contacting and/or recalling email Shanaz shanaz@aucklandpho.co.nz
MenB Bexsero information:
Immunisation Handbook for detailed guidance on MenB Bexsero information here
Bexsero: A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B disease here
Paracetamol use with Bexsero in children aged under 2 years, more detail here and Healthpathways here
Quick answers to frequent questions on meningococcal disease
Purchase of non-funded meningococal vaccines
Funded vaccines for special groups here
Priscilla is Leaving!
Priscilla is leaving Auckland PHO after five years of loyal and outstanding service. She has accepted a role at Rhema Media. We are sad to see her leave, but excited that she is advancing her career.
Komal – komal@aucklandpho.co.nz will be taking up most of Priscilla tasks in the meantime.
Have a great week!
Barbara Stevens |Tumu Whakarae/CEO