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Using COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech as part of the Schools Vaccination Programme for 12-15 year olds

14 September 2021Requirements specific to the Pfizer-BioNTech, (Comirnaty® and unbranded R174 product) vaccine when used for the COVID-19 schools vaccination programme.

Getting ready to use COVID-19 Vaccines as part of the Schools Vaccination Programme for 12-15 year olds

14 September 2021The responsibilities of Chief Pharmacists and their teams and supply issues pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccines programme role out for 12-15 year olds

The COVID-19 Schools Vaccination Programme for 12-15 year olds and SPS support

14 September 2021The scope and purpose of SPS support in relation to the COVID-19 Schools Vaccination Programme for 12-15 year olds is described

Handling changes following launch of Comirnaty® brand Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

26 August 2021As stocks of R174 vaccine dwindle during summer 2021 Comirnaty will become available. Familiarise yourself with handling changes, differences, and implications.

Administering COVID-19 vaccines to children and young people

19 August 2021Information on administering COVID-19 vaccines to children and young people. Applies to all vaccines.

Interactions information for COVID-19 vaccines

13 August 2021This page summarises and signposts to information about interactions with the COVID-19 vaccines

Regulatory-compliant supply of COVID-19 vaccines by one NHS organisation to another: advice for senior pharmacists

21 June 2021Moving vaccines within and between organisations is subject to regulatory constraints. Senior pharmacists need to be able to advise on appropriate practice.

Using COVID-19 vaccines during hot weather

2 June 2021Higher temperatures increase risks to safe vaccine use and storage. To minimise effects: control ambient temperature, assess risks, and mitigate against them.

Dosing information for COVID-19 Vaccines

27 May 2021Dose scheduling, actions when the intervals are longer than or less than recommended, and use of alternative brands for second doses

Preparing doses of vaccines using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT)

21 May 2021ANTT minimises the risk of contamination transfer to critical surfaces. It should be used during vaccine preparation and assembly.