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Version 21 of the Immunisation Handbook has been published. Notable changes include Comirnaty (3mcg maroon cap, 6 months - 4 years) and information about MenQuadfi.

Two new Comirnaty grey cap vaccines can be used from 1 March, more here.

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Research shows that most people who aren’t sure about vaccination will get vaccinated, so it’s possible that they just need reassurance, information, or support to help them make an informed decision

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05 Aug 2022

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05 Sep 2022

AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria is no longer available

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccince Vaxzevria is no longer be available in New Zealand. Supplies are now expired (as of 5 September). 

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What's your risk of death? COVID-19 Mortality report

Prior to 2022, 55 deaths in Aotearoa New Zealand were attributed to COVID-19. Between 1 January and 26 August 2022 there were a further 1,797 such deaths (158 in Māori, 111 in Pacific peoples, 60 in Asian people and 1,458 in ‘European and Other’ people; only 78 deaths were for those under 60y old).
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