COVID-19 vaccines

Using vaccines during breastfeeding

26 October 2023All vaccinations, including live vaccines, can be given during breastfeeding. The only exception is yellow fever vaccine which is not recommended.

Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding

6 October 2023Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.

Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (XBB.1.5) concentrate vaccine

4 October 2023An overview of the Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (XBB.1.5) concentrate vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.

Preparing Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (XBB.1.5) concentrate vaccine

4 October 2023An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (XBB.1.5) concentrate vaccine.

Understanding the characteristics of Spikevax (XBB.1.5) vaccine

4 October 2023An overview of the Spikevax (XBB.1.5) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.

Preparing Spikevax (XBB.1.5) vaccine

4 October 2023An example SOP for preparing Spikevax (XBB.1.5) vaccine.

Preparing Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine

26 September 2023An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine.

Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine

26 September 2023An overview of the Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.

Using intramuscular injections in people on oral anticoagulants

20 September 2023Advice on risks related to use of small volume (less than 3mL) intramuscular (IM) injections in people on oral anticoagulants (for example, DOACs, warfarin)

Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine

20 September 2023An overview of the Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.

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COVID-19 vaccine

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