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



