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COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a

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COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a

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This chapter includes information on:

  • the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines
  • the dosage and schedule for the UK
  • recommendations for the use of the vaccine
Published 27 November 2020
Last updated 2612 JanuaryFebruary 2021 + show all updates
  1. Updated to include information on the Moderna mRNa vaccine, further changes to the advice on managing allergic history and allergies after dose 1 and updated information and clarification of advice on pregnancy.

  2. Updated clarification around allergies.

  3. Updated to include changes to the advice on timing of vaccine in those being given immunosuppressive treatments and further detail on history of previous allergies.

  4. Added revised green book chapter 14a - additional information to reflect the MHRA approval of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine and to reflect updated advice on pregnancy and allergies for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, and the updated statement from the JCVI on scheduling.

  5. Added revised green book chapter 14a.

  6. Added revised green book chapter 14a.

  7. First published.