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This section contains links to further information to help support vaccinators including links to organisations developing guidance in relation to vaccination programmes and also to the Public Health Scotland vaccine hub which acts a repository to guidance and information for vaccinators

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In this section you will find links to further information to support your role as vaccinator.:

Public Health Scotland COVID-19 Vaccine Hub

Guidance

The CMO letters set out the arrangements for the COVID-19 vaccination programme, please check as being updated regularly. 

Green Book COVID-19 Chapter provides information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, the dosage and schedule for the UK and recommendations for the use of the vaccine. Please check the site for updates.

Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) - advises UK health departments on immunisation. 

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) - producing guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.   

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual provides guidance to support infection prevention and control practices and procedures. Of note is the  Addendum for Acute Settings and the newly added Community Health and Care Settings Addendum for the latest advice for Personal Protective Equipment.    

New NHS Scotland Social media guidance for vaccinators and vaccination centre staff now available. 

NHS Inform - Scotland's national health information service where you can access patient information in relation to immunisation. There is a COVID-19 section where you can access a range of information and latest leaflets.  

Nursing and Midwifery Council website has information for registered nurses and midwives involved in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.  

NHS Scotland Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers was introduced by the Scottish Government in recognition of the important role HCSWs play in a patient's experience or care and services in NHS Scotland.  It is a national code which applies to all HCSWs in NHS Scotland