Immunisation

Core eLearning

This module provides essential information for new, returning, and experienced healthcare practitioners involved in the COVID-19 vaccination programme. It covers key principles, protocols, and guidance to ensure safe, effective, and confident delivery of vaccines. Work through it at your own pace to build core knowledge and confidence.  

Additional learning

This short update learning resource contains details of the COVID-19 Vaccination Spring 2025 programme including eligibility and vaccines available, it is intended that practitioners will also have completed the core eLearning and vaccine specific learning relating to COVID -19 vaccination. 

This resource should be regarded as additional information.

On 14 November 2024, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published its statement "COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in 2025 and Spring 2026". This statement sets out recommendations for vaccine deployment as part of the Spring 2025 COVID-19 vaccination programme. It was followed by a corresponding letter from the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) in March 2025. The following outlines the vaccines recommended by the JCVI in this statement.

• NHS inform - coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine
• NHS inform - Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for children aged 6 months and over at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus 
• Green Book – chapter 14a
• Public Health Scotland – Spring Covid19 Vaccination 
• Public Health Scotland – Covid19 Vaccination 
• World Health Organisation - Coronavirus disease