Monday Pānui 3 November 2025
- aucklandpho
- Nov 3
- 3 min read
In today’s Pānui |
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Measles Playbook – Expect the Worst, Hope for the Best
| The Auckland PHO team are pleased to provide a Measles Playbook, which is a one stop shop for practice teams to refer to. It will be updated over time until measles is stamped out.
The Playbook has been sent to you separately, but it will also be located on the Auckland PHO website – (log in aucklandpho) and we will alert you to the changes as the week progresses.
We are also identifying funding streams for SMS messaging and for additional vaccination clinics. Thanks for all you are doing to prevent Measles. |
Measles – points to know today
| MMR 0 – there have been reports of people around the country requesting that their baby/pepe have their MMR vaccination prior to 12 months. There is no current communiqué from the National Public Health Service regarding early MMR vaccinations for this cohort. Any recommendations in this regard will be made by the local medical officer of health and Health NZ, based on local epidemiology.
Measles Webinar TODAY at 5.30pm The IMAC webinar on measles in New Zealand, and the latest MMR clinical guidance is today at 5.30pm.
IMAC medical advisors Dr Nikki Turner and Dr Mamaeroa David will provide a quick review of the current measles situation, and the latest advice. Experts will also answer your clinical MMR questions.
The webinar will run for 30-40 minutes.
Vaccine Availability There is sufficient MMR stock to manage a large outbreak.
Any questions about preventing or managing measles, contact aaron@aucklandpho.co.nz
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Measles Immunisation Week
| The inaugural Measles Immunisation Week (MIW) is being held this, 3-7 November 2025. Measles Immunisation Week is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the MMR vaccine and protect people of all ages against the disease. The week will focus on amplifying existing campaigns and sector efforts, while increasing public awareness making sure public are protected and if not, seeking immunisation.
It is also an opportunity to recognise people who have already been immunised and acknowledge the dedication and work led by vaccinators and the healthcare sector.
An advertising campaign across multiple platforms (NZ Herald, Stuff, MetService, Facebook/Instagram, YouTube, Radio, TVNZ+, ThreeNow, Whakaata Māori, TikTok, Linear TV, etc) will be in place to support the week. Targeted outreach activities and tailored materials for priority populations will be used.
See also: Measles: Locations of interest |
Heidi AI Webinars
| Upcoming Heidi AI webinars Heidi is hosting a four-party webinar series. These are practical sessions covering consult style, customisation, and strategies to enhance patient interactions. Everyone is welcome to attend- whether you are an existing Heidi user or thinking about subscribing.
Session 1 Optimise your consults with Heidi Wed 5 Nov 12.30 PM - 1.00 PM Session 2 Heidi beyond the consult Wed 12 Nov 12.30 PM - 1.00 PM Session 3 Getting the most from Heidi’s features Wed 19 Nov 12.30 PM - 1.00 PM Session 4 Super-user practice admin Wed 03 Dec 12.30 PM - 1.00 PM
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HPV ‘back pay’ and 6-week immunisation funding
| Most practices will receive a small amount of HPV screening back pay funding this week as a result of an increase in funding.
Most practices will also receive their first 6-week immunisation target funding this week with information regarding how it was calculated. |
PSAAP Communique | See the communique below of the recent meeting of GP owners, PHOs and Te Whatu Ora.
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The Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme
| The Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme (NPTSS) is accepting applications, please see here for further details: https://www.npsupport.co.nz/
(applications are closing soon!)
Open to Registered Nurses working in:
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Barbara Stevens | Tumu Whakarae / CEO
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