New paediatric COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds now available
From 30 May, a new paediatric COVID-19 vaccine is available for 5 to 11 year olds.
Comirnaty 10mcg XBB.1.5 blue cap vaccine is a single-dose (0.3mL) schedule for tamariki.
New resources are available to support health care professionals with the new vaccine - covering eligibility, administration and much more.
You can click on the new resources below:
- Comirnaty 10mcg and 3mcg XBB.1.5 factsheet
- Comirnaty 10mcg XBB.1.5 vaccine webpage
- Comirnaty 10mcg XBB.1.5 screening tool
- Comirnaty 10mcg XBB.1.5 vaccine preparation guide
- Comirnaty 3mcg XBB.1.5 vaccine preparation guide
- Comirnaty 3mcg XBB.1.5 vaccine record
- Comirnaty XBB.1.5 Stop What Top poster
NOTE: The new Comirnaty 3mcg XBB.1.5 maroon cap vaccine for pēpi and tamariki aged 6 months to 4 years will be available soon.