Monday Pānui 7 August 2023

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