All vaccines: Answers to Questions

Dosing information for COVID-19 booster vaccination

23 September 2021Coming soon! Dosing information for reinforcing immunisation.

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.

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 COVID-19 primary vaccination

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.

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.

Maintaining the COVID-19 vaccines cold chain

5 March 2021Correct storage of the vaccine ensures its efficacy and the cold chain must be maintained during storage and transportation

Storage requirements for each COVID-19 Vaccine

5 March 2021Specific requirements must be adhered to for each vaccine as per the MHRA information for health care professionals. We've summarised key requirements.

Transporting COVID-19 vaccines whilst maintaining the cold chain

5 March 2021Correct transportation of COVID-19 vaccines must be undertaken to maintain the cold-chain

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