IMAC catch-up vaccination resources

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• View a recording of our catch-up planning webinar here

• Download our catch-up vaccination worksheet for adults here

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General principles of a catch-up

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• Every child under 18 years of age in New Zealand is funded for National Immunisation Schedule (NIS) vaccines, regardless of immigration status.

• Some NIS vaccines are funded for people eligible for NZ funded healthcare over 18 years of age.

• People immunised overseas are transferred to the current NZ NIS and, if required, an age appropriate catch-up programme is planned.

• Identify documented antigens previously received and at what age (Note: HepB birth doses do not count as part of primary course).

• Do not repeat prior doses or restart a vaccine course, even if significant time has elapsed.

• Plan a catch-up immunisation schedule to protect as soon as possible.

• Ensure a minimum 4-week (28 day) interval between vaccines of same antigen, except 8-week interval between first two doses of PCV and MenB and final two doses of HepB should be at least five months apart.

• When giving different live vaccines, give on same day or at a minimum 4-week (28 day) interval.

• DTaP-IPV-HepB/Hib (Infanrix-Hexa) and DTaP-IPV (Infanrix-IPV) can be used up to 10 years of age.

• For at risk or special groups, eg pneumococcal or BCG, refer to Immunisation Handbook.

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