Updated guidance has been issued to social care staff in England on COVID-19 vaccination, which includes changes on the timing of second vaccinations:
COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for social care staff:
Following the authorisation of Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine's by UK medicines regulator, there was a statement on prioritising first doses of the vaccine:
Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine authorised by UK medicines regulator
Regulatory approval of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on the prioritisation of first doses of COVID-19 vaccines
JCVI issues advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
JCVI statement on alteration to scheduling of second vaccination: COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a
Priority groups for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination: advice from the JCVI, 30 December 2020
The social care staff guidance cross refers to further guidance on vaccination for women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding at:
COVID-19 vaccination: women of childbearing age, currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Announcement posted on: 04 January 2021
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