Immunisation publications

Information for DHBs, PHOs and vaccination providers about the Early Protection Influenza Immunisation Programme commencing on 1 February 2010.

While 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.

The National Childhood Immunisation Survey 2005 involved interviewing the caregivers of 1563 children aged two to three years old throughout the country from January to March 2005. The study looked at immunisation coverage of the primary series of vaccinations up to the age of two years. Caregiver responses were verified from written records.