The Green Book : Chapter 14a
- The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines
- The dosage and schedule for the UK & recommendations for use
HSCB Resources
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HSCB COVID-19 INTRANET PAGE
**Please see the HSCB Intranet for the latest Resources**
Please note some links will only work within the HSC network
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22/1/21 Letter to all GPs – Covid 19 Vaccination – Next Priority Groups
Covid 19 Vaccination Programme 2021-22 – 5/1/21
HSCB PHA COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine PGD
Letter to all GPs : Timing of 2nd dose of Covid-19 Vaccination 13/01/21
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HSCB FAQS
FAQs are correct on that date, subject to change as information develops
COVID-19 vaccination FAQ 20 January 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Returns – 13/1/2021
HSC / Other NI Updates
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Department of Health Updates
DOH COVID-19 Vaccination programme Phased Plan
Priority groups for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination: advice from the JCVI
PHA – Professional guidance and information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
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HSS MD 4 2021 Interval between COVID-19 Vaccine Doses 8/1/21
- JCVI has now recommended that as many people on the JCVI priority list as possible should be offered a first vaccine dose as the initial priority. The second dose of the AstraZeneca (Oxford) vaccine may be given between 4 to 12 weeks following the first dose.Printed patient leaflets are being distributed. Unfortunately these reference the original 3-4 week interval for the second dose. New versions will be printed and issued as soon as possible. Joint CMO Letter – Public Health rationale for close one priority strategy for COVID
- Updated advice for pregnant women and women who are breast feeding.
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Public Health Agency Updates
PHA – Professional guidance and information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
Infection control guidance for adult COVID-19 vaccination clinics
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Other NI Organisations
Yellow Card
Report suspected side effects to medicines, vaccines or medical device and diagnostic adverse incidents used in coronavirus treatment to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to ensure safe and effective use
Pharmacy Information
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HSS(MD) 2 2021 – DEPLOYMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINE OXFORD – ASTRAZENECA
Governance, Handling & Preparation in GP
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Specialist Pharmacy Service – COVID Vaccine Hub
General information and guidance
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Using COVID-19 vaccines in patient taking immunosuppressive medicines
Additional UK Resources
PHE: COVID-19 Vaccination : Information for Healthcare Practitioners
intended for healthcare staff involved in delivering the programme. It includes detailed information on:
- the background of the programme
- the vaccines (as they become available)
- vaccine recommendations and eligibility
- contraindications and precautions
- vaccine administration issues
GOV.UK Resource Page : https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/covid-19-vaccination-programme
Vaccine Management System
Training Resources
COVID-19 Vaccination Training
All vaccinators must be registered health care professionals. Health care assistants may support vaccinators including post vaccination observation but may not administer the vaccine as part of this service.
All vaccinators should complete the COVID-19 vaccinator competency assessment tool Any training needs identified by the COVID-19 vaccinator competency assessment tool should be addressed. Copies of the assessments should be held in the practice. Additional training and information is available on the PHA website.
All vaccinators should complete the e-learning for health module on COVID-19.
Basic Life Support
Anaphylaxis
HSS-MD-85-2020-ADRENALINE-FOR-ANAPHYLAXIS-KITS-A-REMINDER-TO-HEALTH-CARE-PROFESSIONALS
RCUK’s expert anaphylaxis group is currently updating the anaphylaxis guidelines for 2021. In light of the current mass vaccination programme they have provided updated information for use in any vaccination setting to give clear guidance to healthcare professionals involved. We have also produced a poster of the algorithm for the management of anaphylaxis in the vaccination setting.
Running a vaccination clinic
Resources for Running a Clinic
PHA Guidance
Infection control guidance for adult COVID-19 vaccination clinics
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RCGP Guidance
Delivering Mass Vaccinations during COVID 19 : Standard Operating Procedures
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PHE (England) Guidance
COVID-19 local vaccination services deployment in community settings
Larger or offsite clinics
Our colleagues in regional emergency planning want to ensure that the emergency services, DfI Roads and councils are aware of the locations of larger or off-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics in case there are steps that can be taken to aid the clinics or if you need emergency assistance, for example:
o If you need to seek help from NIAS e.g. anaphylaxis
o If you need to seek help from PSNI re traffic issues or other problems
o So DfI Roads can consider their winter gritting programme in these areas
HSCB would be grateful if you would let your PSM know as soon as possible please about any large or off-site clinics being planned
Leaflets & Posters
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme information materials | HSC Public Health Agency (hscni.net)
COVID-19 vaccination – protection for health and social care workers
A guide to COVID-19 vaccination – all women of childbearing age
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination – a guide for adults