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COVID-19 vaccines
Preparing Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine
26 September 2023
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An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine.
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Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine
26 September 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty 10 (XBB.1.5) ready to use vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.
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Using intramuscular injections in people on oral anticoagulants
20 September 2023
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Advice on risks related to use of small volume (less than 3mL) intramuscular (IM) injections in people on oral anticoagulants (for example, DOACs, warfarin)
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Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine
20 September 2023
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An overview of the Comirnaty 30 (XBB.1.5) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources.
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Preparing Comirnaty 30 micrograms (XBB.1.5) vaccine
20 September 2023
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An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 30 micrograms (XBB.1.5) vaccine.
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Temperature control whilst transporting medicines
10 November 2022
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Managing the temperature of medicines during transport (short term storage) is as important as it is during long term storage
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Amendments to the expiry date on cartons of COVID-19 vaccines
19 August 2022
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An overview on the amendments to the expiry date on cartons of COVID-19 vaccines
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Managing COVID-19 Vaccines: Guidance and SOPs
19 August 2022
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A series containing guidance and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for managing COVID-19 vaccines
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Safe and secure handling, spillage and disposal of COVID-19 vaccines
19 August 2022
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Guidance on safe and secure handling, spillage and disposal of COVID-19 vaccines
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Transporting COVID-19 vaccines
19 August 2022
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Guidance on transporting COVID-19 vaccines
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