Webinar: Introducing Comirnaty 30mcg XBB.1.5 (12+ years) vaccine

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Tuesday 27 February, 5.30pm - 6pm

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‍A vaccine to combat the newer strains of COVID-19 will be available to New Zealanders next month.

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Join IMAC and Te Whatu Ora to discuss the new Comirnaty 30mcg XBB.1.5 (12+ years) vaccine next Tuesday (27 February) at 5.30pm.

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This informative webinar will cover a range of issues in relation to the new 30mcg XBB.1.5 vaccine, including:

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•    effectiveness and safety

•    precautions, contraindications and concomitant administration

•    use in pregnancy and breastfeeding

•    schedule and dosing information

•    post-vaccination advice

•    eligibility – primary course and additional doses

•    current COVID-19 epidemiology

•    onboarding processes for those wishing to administer the vaccines

•    practical issues and new resources

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There will also be time for the IMAC and Te Whatu Ora team to answer your questions.

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The panellists include IMAC’s programme manager Jane Morphet, medical advisor Joan Ingram, and clinical communications manager Victoria Rameke, along with Alison Bond - senior advisor quality national immunisation with the Prevention Directorate, National Public Health Service. It will be hosted by IMAC regional immunisation advisor Shelley Kininmonth.