Funded vaccines for special groups from 1 July 2024 - Factsheets

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Immunisation in NZ

Immunisation in Aotearoa New Zealand

Immunisation provides individual and community protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. This makes it a powerful public health measureto protect populations from preventable diseases.

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Immunisation workforce

An outline of the different roles within the immunisation workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how to get involved.

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Find your Regional Advisor and Local Coordinator

Becoming part of the workforceDiverse roles enable equitable immunisation services

Regulated healthcare professionals

For healthcare professionals registered with a governing body, such as nurses and pharmacists

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Vaccinating Health Workers (VHWs)For healthcare professionals working under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional

News and hot topics

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Vaccines & Diseases

All you need to know about vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule, and the diseases they protect against.

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Vaccine effectiveness and safety

Efficacy, effectiveness, AEFIs and vaccine safety

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Overview

This factsheet outlines the funded vaccines for special groups and has been updated for changes made 1 July 2024

For specific eligibility details, please refer to individual vaccines on the Pharmaceutical Schedule (www.pharmac.govt.nz).

For vaccine administration schedules, please refer to the online Immunisation Handbook or relevant IMAC fact sheet (www.immune.org.nz/resources/factsheets).

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Immunisation for adults post-haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)Read more

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