News & Hot topics
News stories provide up to date information on the day. Be aware that things can change quickly so news items may not be up to date for long. Go to our vaccine and disease information to get clinical guidance.
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May 30, 2021
Clinical Advisory – extension of Comirnaty (COVID-19 mRNA vaccine) storage conditions
COVID-19
Cold chain
Vaccine & vaccine administration


May 14, 2021
In development: Vaccinator Assistant Education
Education & Training


May 12, 2021
Immunisation Advisory Centre supporting Cook Islands COVID-19 vaccination roll out
COVID-19
Supporting the Pacific


April 28, 2021
Dr Nikki Turner's COVID-19 vaccination diary | Ministry of Health
COVID-19
Vaccine & vaccine administration


April 7, 2021
Minister Verrall visits IMAC as COVID vaccine training begins
COVID-19
Vaccine & vaccine administration


April 1, 2021
Pfizer and BioNTech announce that Comirnaty™ is demonstrating excellent efficacy in teenagers
COVID-19
Research

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March 23, 2021
Inequities increase in vaccination of pregnant women
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Research

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March 8, 2021
Women can’t be excluded from vaccine trials
Research
COVID-19

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February 12, 2021
IMAC scales up to deliver NZ’s COVID-19 immunisation education programme
COVID-19
Education & Training


October 1, 2020
Quick answers to frequent MMR questions
Measles
Vaccine & vaccine administration