The main objective of this study is to to assess the impact of a new vaccine (MeNZB). This report updates findings from earlier studies assessing the impact of the MeNZB vaccine by including data to the end of December 2008.
Immunisation publications
Publications relating to immunisation in New Zealand.
Publications
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Published 02 May 2011The Immunisation Handbook 2011 provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. These guidelines are based on the best scientific evidence available at the time of publishing, from published and unpublished literature.
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Published 02 March 2011Immunisation is one of the Government's six Health Targets, with the health sector seeking to have 95% of all New Zealand two-year-olds fully immunised by 2012.
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Published 02 March 2011This publication looks at how District Health Boards, general practices and their staff are working to achieve the Increased immunisation health target and discusses how the improved rates of immunisation are already contributing to significant improvements in the health of New Zealand children.
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Published 02 January 2010Information for DHBs, PHOs and vaccination providers about the Early Protection Influenza Immunisation Programme commencing on 1 February 2010.
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Published 02 July 2009Information on whooping cough for parents and caregivers, including symptoms, immunisation and treatment. -
Published 02 May 2009Worldwide, the number of counted polio cases reached its lowest level of 483 cases in 2001. Since 2001 eradication has proven difficult in a small number of countries, with the number of counted polio cases fluctuating since 2001, peaking at 1,997 cases in 2006. In 2008, 18 countries experienced 1,655 cases; fourteen countries in Africa and four in Asia. There are four remaining polio-endemic countries; Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Nigeria (801) and India (559) accounted for 82 percent of cases in 2008.
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Published 02 May 2009The serosurvey is based on blood test results of children aged 6-15 years and adults aged from 16-70 years. The study from 2005 to 2007 measures immunity derived from vaccination or past infection.
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Published 02 April 2009While there is good evidence that MeNZBTM is effective, the epidemic strain is continuing to circulate. It is important to continue to protect the vulnerable birth cohort until there is another vaccine to take the place of MeNZBTM or the risk to newborns becomes very low, as evidenced by low rates of disease in vaccinated and unvaccinated.
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Published 02 May 2008This Health Provider Booklet is aimed at providers of immunisation services. The Booklet contains information on the 2008 National Immunisation Schedule, effective from June 2008. The Booklet should be used in conjunction with the Immunisation Handbook 2006.
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