Waikato Outreach Immunisation Services updates
As we work together to uplift the immunisation rates in Aotearoa, we want to grow our vaccinator workforce across the Waikato to help fulfil the immunisation needs of our tamariki and tangata whaiora.
Read updates from the Waikato Outreach Immunisation Services team.
Datalogger downloading
A reminder to please download your dataloggers each week and check these against minimum / maximum temperature recordings. If datalogger downloads are not occurring weekly, practices risk missing the fluctuations in their fridge temperatures. If you'd like support with this please contact Helen Ride or Pam Rudolph (details below).
Referrals for tamariki 0-6 years of age
From 4 March 2024 Waikato Outreach Immunisation Services (OIS) will be accepting referrals for all tamariki 0-6 years of age. The expansion of this service has been developed with the support of Te Whatu Ora to build upon efforts to improve immunisation coverage rates. Previously, OIS accepted referrals for tamariki 0-2.5yrs and 4.5yrs-5yrs. The expansion of age ranges for referral to OIS is designed to support your continued efforts to engage with whānau and improve immunisation rates.
Reminder: Prior to referring to OIS please ensure that attempts to contact a child’s parent / caregiver have been made via phone, text and email. The AIR team are available if you would like to check for the most recent contact details for a child. OIS referral should continue to be made via the AIR team.
AIR team contact details
Freephone 0800 100 273, email nir_coordinators@waikatodhb.health.nz
OIS contact details
- Pinnacle PHO OIS team: Catherine Tobin, 027 346 8495, email catherine.tobin@pinnacle.health.nz
- Hauraki PHO OIS team: Annie Schenkel, 027 530 8004, email annie.schenkel@haurakipho.org.nz
Waikato immunisation coordination
As we work together to uplift the immunisation rates in Aotearoa, we want to grow our vaccinator workforce across the Waikato to help fulfil the immunisation needs of our tamariki and tangata whaiora.
If you have staff that have completed their vaccinator foundation course and are ready to have their clinical assessments completed, please make a booking with one of our Waikato Immunisation Coordinators (below). They are available to perform clinical assessment within a reasonable timeframe and will endeavour to book a time for your staff member’s assessment accordingly.
Waikato immunisation coordination team
Waikato Immunisation Facilitator
Waikato Immunisation Improvement Facilitator / Coordinator
If you have any questions, feedback or concerns related to the Waikato immunisation coordination please contact:
District Manager - Waikato