

Nuvaxovid is a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine (the first available in NZ), which can be used as a primary course with 2 doses, given at least 3 weeks apart, ideally 8 weeks apart. Comirnaty continues to be the preferred vaccine. Use as an additional booster is limited by the criteria for additional boosters. Nuvaxovid, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is a recombinant protein vaccine that has been approved to be used as a primary vaccination course from 12 years of age and as a first or additional booster dose for people aged 18 years and older in Aotearoa New Zealand. NOTE: changes came in 1 April 2023 - see here for details. IMAC quick take: International COVID-19 vaccine current events.Who can't have the Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccine?.Third primary dose and booster information.Vaccine safety in pregnancy and other special groups.Adverse Events Following Immunisation: Reporting and Monitoring.Comirnaty (3mcg) 6 months - 4 years, maroon cap.

Management of anaphylaxis and administration of adrenaline course.

