Waikato Immunisation
National Immunisation Register (NIR)
The NIR is a national database, which has been recording immunisation data for every baby born in the Waikato since July 2005.
The staff at the Immunisation Registry in Waikato DHB work closely with all immunisation providers, as a central point of contact, to ensure children’s records are accurate and they can receive the correct vaccines on time.
The service primarily focuses on vaccinating children aged 0-6 years,
with an even greater concentration of vaccinations in children under 2.
Hospital Opportunistic Immunisation Service (HOIS)
Waikato DHB hospitals are unique in offering vaccination to children
across all services.
If a child presents at ED, is admitted to a ward,
or attends an outpatient clinic, their immunisation history is checked
against NIR.
If any vaccines are required, these will be offered
when appropriate.
If parents have any concerns or queries about
immunisation, our Immunisation Coordinator Kim Hunter is available.
Similarly, if health professionals have any clinical questions or
concerns (eg. Allergies, referrals) Kim is happy to help.
Kim can be contacted by calling 0800 100 273 and selecting option 3.
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What vaccinations do the children receive?
There is a standardised course of immunisations for your child, including booster shots. It is important they have their full course, including boosters later on to ensure continuing strong protection.
It is also important these are given in a timely fashion as delaying vaccinations leaves children unnecessarily vulnerable to infection.
Age due
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DTaP- IPV-
HepB/Hib
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PCV71
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Hib
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MMR
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DTaP-IPV
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dTap
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HPV
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Influenza2
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6 weeks
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3 months
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5 months
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15 months
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4 years
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11 years
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12 years (school-year 8) starts in 2009
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1. Babies born from January 1, 2008 are eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine (PCV7)
2. Influenza vaccination for adults and children from 6 months with certain chronic medical conditions
Vaccine KEY:
- BCG: tuberculosis;
- DTaP: diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis * - child
- dTap: diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis - adolescent/adult
- HepB: hepatitis B
- Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b
- HPV: human papillomavirus
- IPV: inactivated polio vaccine
- MeNZB: meningococcal B
- MMR: measles, mumps, rubella
- PCV7: pneumococcal
- Td: tetanus, diphtheria – adult
* Pertussis is commonly known as whooping cough.
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Contact
All Waikato Immunisation services can be reached by calling 0800 100 273 and making a selection from the menu.
Our fax number is (07) 834 3637.
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