Vaccine specific learning resources
The COVID-19 Vaccines currently available have different storage, handling and administration characteristics. You can find learning to help support you to develop vaccine specific knowledge and skills in this section. Topics covered include vaccine contraindications and precautions, safety and efficacy, administration, dose and schedule and administration of specific COVID-19 vaccines
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You can find learning resources to support the development of vaccine specific knowledge in this section under the following headings:
You will also find version control logs that highlights any updates made to the resources.
Vaccine Specific Information for COVID-19 Vaccinators
Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) 10 micrograms/dose licensed for those aged 5-11 years
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Vaccination against COVID-19 - Primary vaccination of children 5 to 11 year-olds. The use of Comirnaty® 10 micrograms/dose (COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine, Pfizer/BioNTech) Download (3 MB)
This resource aims to: Help support healthcare practitioners to gain the knowledge and skills required to administer vaccines to those aged 5-11 years in accordance with guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and...
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Version log for this learning resource with dates of updates and changes made.
Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) 30 micrograms/dose licensed for those aged 12 years and above
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Vaccination against COVID-19 : the use of Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) 30 micrograms/dose COVID-19 vaccine learning resource Download (3 MB)
This learning is designed to provide vaccinators with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine. The resource covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and administered...
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Version logs for Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) vaccine specific learning resources with list of updates and changes made.
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Management of the COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) vaccine at very low temperatures Download (3 MB)
This resource is aimed at NHS Pharmacy Departments and Vaccine Holding Centres that have been agreed as suitable locations for the storage of vaccines at ultra low temperatures. The aim of this resource is to introduce pharmacy staff to the...
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Version logs for management of the COVID-19 Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) vaccine at very low temperatures pharmacy resource with list of updates and changes made.
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NOTE :- This video depicts the preparation of Pfizer 30ml which has been licenced for those aged 12 years and above. This short video is designed to support vaccinators with the preparation of the Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) COVID-19...
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria®)
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Vaccination against COVID-19 : the use of COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria®) learning resource Download (2 MB)
This learning resource is designed to provide vaccinators with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine. The resource covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and...
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Version logs for learning resources with updates and changes made.
Moderna (Spikevax®)
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Vaccination against COVID-19 : the use of COVID-19 vaccine Moderna (Spikevax®) learning resource Download (2 MB)
This learning is designed to provide vaccinators with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine. The resource covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and administered...
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Version logs for learning resources with updates and changes made.
Third Primary Dose
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This resource aims to equip healthcare practitioners with guidance in relation to the third primary dose vaccination as advised by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Please note: These educational resources continue to...
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Version log for this learning resource with dates of updates and changes made.
Booster Programme
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This resource aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge to support the safe and effective offer of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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All updates and additions to the learning resources can be found here. To help keep up to date please check this on a regular basis.
Spring Booster Campaign 2022
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This resource aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge and understanding to support the safe and effective offer of a spring booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine, to those individuals at higher risk of severe COVID-19
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All updates and additions to the learning resources can be found here. To help keep up to date please check this on a regular basis.
Vaccination Clinic Posters
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Information on the presentation, doses and storage of COVID-19 Vaccines. NOTE: The 15-minute post vaccination observation period mentioned within this resource has been temporarily suspended for more information see the Green Book Chapter 14a...
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Version logs for the vaccine product information poster with list of updates and changes made.
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NOTE: The 15-minute post vaccination observation period mentioned within this resource has been temporarily suspended for more information see the Green Book Chapter 14a Pages 31-32 and the relevant learning resource within these pages. Scottish...
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Version logs for the vaccine product information poster with list of updates and changes made.
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COVID-19 vaccination : Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) vaccine: comparison of available presentations Download (611 KB)
Information on Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) Vaccine: Comparison of available presentations
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Version control log : COVID-19 vaccination : Pfizer BioNTech (Comirnaty®) vaccine: comparison of available presentations Download (29 KB)
Version log for this learning resource with dates of updates and changes made.
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Alternative Formats
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