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COVID-19 vaccination and blood clotting

9 April 2021Guidance on use of COVID-19 vaccines in age specific groups and investigation and management of suspected cases of vaccine associated clotting problems.

Using COVID-19 vaccines appropriately in temporary vaccination sites

22 March 2021In temporary vaccination sites, good medicines governance will ensure safe and secure handling. Key issues are listed and implementation tools are provided.

Dosing information for COVID-19 Vaccines

25 February 2021Guidance on dosing for all available COVID-19 vaccines - reference to the vaccine specific pages provides supplementary information

Preparing and administering COVID-19 Vaccines

11 February 2021Guidance on preparing and administering common to all available COVID-19 vaccines, and specific to individual vaccines

Suitability for COVID-19 vaccination based on prior allergy or current dietary practices

3 February 2021Prior allergy and religious or other dietary requirements could occasionally affect suitability for vaccination, and patients will often have questions.

Advice for patients with questions on COVID-19 vaccination

29 January 2021How patients with COVID-19 vaccination questions can seek advice from an appropriate source.

Administering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals at extremes of bodyweight

27 January 2021Information on vaccine administration and priority schedule for individuals at extremes of bodyweight. Applies to all vaccines.

Dealing with delivery issues associated with the COVID-19 vaccines and consumables

22 January 2021Specific supply chain routes have been set up for both vaccine, and equipment and consumables. Dedicated service desks handle issues.

Using COVID-19 vaccines in patient taking immunosuppressive medicines

22 January 2021National advice and considerations on the use of this vaccine in patients taking immunosuppressive medicines

Reporting suspected COVID-19 vaccine side effects, and potential product defects or counterfeit products

14 January 2021Advice on reporting suspected side effects to COVID-19 vaccines. Also correct mechanisms for reporting suspected defective products and counterfeit products.