Pinnacle has adopted an explicit position against anti-vaccination messages within its contracted providers, as outlined in the internal policy for Pinnacle employed/contracted clinicians.
Pinnacle holds an explicit position against anti-vaccination messages detailed in our agreements with contracted providers and policies.
It is important to us that the services we provide, and are associated with, are evidence informed and aligned with best practice.
We are not aware of any providers within our network who hold or promote anti-vaccination views but through this process (see below) have a way to address any concerns that may arise.
Offering both the flu and Zostavax (shingles) vaccines, a Hamilton initiative is reaching a high risk, vulnerable population who may otherwise have been missed.
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Pharmac is also simplifying access to funded Covid medications—people over 50, and those at risk of complications, can receive treatment from 1 September, alongside continued access for immunocompromised and vulnerable people under 50.
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 detailsThe Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) is replacing the aging National Immunisation Register (NIR).