Further to Te Whatu Ora AIR update communication (see below), please note the ‘Evolution Immunisation Update - April 2025’ does not apply retrospectively to historical records. Practices should continue to follow their usual processes for managing changes to historical immunisation records—for example, where appropriate updating PCV10 to PCV13.
The national AIR team currently has a programme of work underway to explore technical solutions to better support this in the future. They will keep practices informed as progress is made.
Improvements to overdue reporting
Recent AIR updates have focused on PCV and MenB. These changes should make a significant difference to improve the quality of data sent in overdue reports to general practice and help prevent unnecessary follow-ups.
PMS vendor changes
Health New Zealand had been working with PMS vendors to ensure that PCV13 and MenB are included in the childhood immunisation schedule with the appropriate age-based indications.
On 28 April Medtech made the below changes available in an Evolution Immunisation Update - April 2025. Please communicate to all practices using Medtech Evolution the importance of making this update and reading the release notes as soon as possible. The update includes:
This week the Pinnacle Incorporated Executive Committee has written to Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health and Labour MPs across the Midland region asking them to reconsider lowering the screening age for Māori and Pacific people.
Read moreAPEX union members will take staggered strike action between Saturday 22 and Friday 28 March, 2025.
Affecting lab testing across Te Manawa Taki, APEX union members from Awanui will walk off the job from 25 to 27 March, while Pathlab workers will go on strike from 24 to 26 March and Medlab/TLab workers from 22 to 28 March.
For the latest updates on lab services in your area, please check the website(s) of the pathology labs you use.
The B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.
View detailsNational Cervical Screening Programme screening updates.