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Frequently Asked Questions: MHRA and JCVI guidance on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and very rare clotting disorders
This FAQs document should be read alongside the operational note of 7 April, the JCVI advice and the MHRA advice.
COVID-19 vaccine animations launched to help tackle disinformation
NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched a series of animations aimed at tackling disinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Equalities Connect and Exchange Hub now live
Open to NHS and non-NHS staff, the new Hub provides access to the latest vaccine equalities tools and evidence.
All pregnant women to be offered Covid-19 vaccine in UK
The JCVI has issued new advice confirming that all pregnant women will be offered the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine based on their age and clinical risk group. Next steps and ordering Pfizer info.
Phase 2 of the Covid-19 vaccination programme update
Following JCVI advice, phase 2 of the Covid-19 vaccination programme begins this week, with eligible people being invited to receive their vaccines in order of age over the coming weeks and months, as supplies allow.
MHRA and JCVI announcement regarding Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine and next steps
Please see attached communication regarding MHRA and JCVI announcement regarding Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine and next steps.
Vaccination of household contacts of those with severe immunosuppression
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recently advised that adult (aged 16 years or over) household contacts of adults with severe immunosuppression should be offered the COVID-19 vaccination alongside priority group 6.
COVID-19 local vaccination services deployment in community settings
This standard operating procedure, updated 26 March 2021, describes the operating model and design requirements for safe delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in the community.
Update from the London COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Reference Group
Updates for local vaccination teams and GPs this week
RNIB Free training for COVID-19 vaccination staff and volunteers
There are still some places left on the training, which is available to staff and volunteers working on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Supporting equitable uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination in people with Severe Mental Illness
People with Severe Mental Illness (SMI), who face reduced life expectancy of 15-20 years when compared to the general population are included in priority group six to access the COVID-19 vaccination from 14 February.
Supporting CCGs to address vaccine inequalities
This letter and next steps guide describe further national action to enable and locally deliver community activity and engagement to support COVID-19 vaccination access and uptake