AstraZeneca Vaccine administration and observation This section outlines the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Please read this section with the Pfizer section above. For more information see IMAC guidelines found on the IMAC website and the Immunisation handbook Section 2.2 for the correct vaccine administration process.
Table 26.1 – pre-vaccination greeting and verify identity Step
Action On arrival at the vaccination site, the vaccinator/site administrator will greet the consumer and ask whether they have any COVID-19 symptoms as per standard site practices*. Please note:
Greet consumer, conduct COVID-19 health check
• People who have symptoms of COVID-19 should be advised to stay at home and get a test. They can be vaccinated once they have a negative test result and symptoms are mild only. • People who have been to a current location of interest according to the Ministry’s website, are advised to go home and follow the specific advice for the site of interest they attended. • People who are significantly unwell are advised to wait until they are better before getting the vaccine; however, note that mild symptoms are not a contra-indication. People in this situation are advised to discuss their symptoms with their GP or vaccine provider. • People who have been advised to self-isolate, stay at home or are waiting on a test result, should have their appointment deferred. • Please see the Vaccination Site screening questions below for questions related to clinical assessment. The vaccinator/site administrator will also verify the consumer’s identity using name, DOB, address, and locate their record in CIR. Check the consumer’s DOB and confirm age. If the consumer is under the age of 18 do not vaccinate with AstraZeneca.
Verify consumer’s identity
• If the consumer has presented for their second AstraZeneca vaccination and their first dose was given less than 28 days ago do not vaccinate. Note: Photo ID is not required to confirm the consumer’s identity.
*Especially those people who meet the New Zealand/Aotearoa Government ‘higher index of suspicion’ (HIS) criteria. Version 33.0 Page 95
