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Giving vaccines legally: mechanisms and application

Our advice summarises the legal mechanisms available, gives a priority order for the options, and advises on application to different professional groups.

Available legal mechanisms: read first

The legal mechanisms available for giving COVID-19 vaccines and their application
A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.
All vaccines: Giving Legally7 January 2021

Advice for each professional group

Advice for allied healthcare professionals on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

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Advice for dental professionals on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

  1. Advice for dentists writing a PSD updated.

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Advice for doctors and physician associates on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

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Advice for nursing and midwifery professionals on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

  1. Midwife registered with NMC annotated as Nurse Independent Prescriber added.

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Advice for optical professionals on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

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Advice for osteopaths and chiropractors on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

  1. Abbreviation of General Osteopathic Council amended

  2. Chiropractor added. Relevant regulatory bodies added.

  3. Published

Advice for pharmacy professionals on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

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Advice for programme volunteers on giving COVID-19 vaccines legally

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