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Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine: Answers to Questions

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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.

Interactions information for COVID-19 vaccines

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

Using COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech in Community Pharmacy

30 April 2021Requirements specific to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine when used for the COVID-19 vaccination service within community pharmacy settings

Using COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech appropriately in temporary vaccination sites

22 March 2021Advice on appropriately transporting, storing, preparing and administering COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech. Assumes the vaccine is received thawed.

Preparing and administering the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

27 January 2021Preparing vaccine using our SOPs, plus additional advice on diluent use, batch numbers and post-vaccination observation

Defrosting the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

25 January 2021The COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech must be defrosted before use. This page gives guidance on considerations whilst thawing the vaccine.

Advising individuals with allergies on their suitability for COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

7 January 2021Advice on whether people with a previous allergic reaction can have the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty).

Advising individuals with religious or other dietary practices and beliefs on their suitability for the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech

15 December 2020Advice on whether people with religious or other dietary practices can receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty).