Bulletin 18 - COVID Vaccine

Written on 05/04/2021
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Dear All,

Welcome to the COVID-19 bulletin (number 18) from the HSE National Immunisation Office which highlights changes in clinical guidance for the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

 

In this edition we cover

 

  • Updated Recommendations
    • NIAC recommendations on the COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen®, Vaxzevria® and mRNA vaccine dose intervals. (Published 26.4.21)
    • NIAC recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy. (Published 26.4.21)
    • NIAC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination after laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infection. (Published 26.4.21)
    • EMA releases graphics that contextualise the risks and benefits of Vaxzevria
  • Latest from Research
    • Impact of vaccination on household transmission
    • Effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines on hospitalisation in older adults
    • UK COVID-19 Infection Survey: impact of vaccination
    • Preliminary data on safety of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy in the United States
  • European Immunisation Week- Vaccines Bring Us Closer
  • Training Updates
  • Website
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Training Programme
  • Do you have queries?

 

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National Immunisation Office