Key articles
Our key articles contain the vital information you need on COVID-19 vaccines and their use.
Managing COVID-19 Vaccines: Guidance and SOPs
A series containing guidance and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for managing COVID-19 vaccines
Understanding the characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccines
An introduction to the Understanding the characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccines pages
Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors
Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.
Legal mechanisms and their application to give COVID-19 vaccines
A summary of the different legal mechanisms available, a priority order for the options, and advice on their application to different professional groups.
Other articles
Our other articles on COVID-19 vaccines may also be useful in some circumstances.
Understanding the characteristics of Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine
10 September 2024An overview of the Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 30 (JN.1) vaccine
10 September 2024An overview of the Comirnaty 30 (JN.1) vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 10 (JN.1) ready to use vaccine
10 September 2024An overview of the Comirnaty 10 (JN.1) ready to use vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Understanding the characteristics of Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (JN.1) concentrate vaccine
10 September 2024An overview of the Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (JN.1) concentrate vaccine and signposts to other useful resources
Preparing Comirnaty 30 micrograms (JN.1) vaccine
10 September 2024An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 30 micrograms (JN.1) vaccine
Preparing Comirnaty 10 (JN.1) ready to use vaccine
10 September 2024An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 10 (JN.1) ready to use vaccine
Preparing Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (JN.1) concentrate vaccine
10 September 2024An example SOP for preparing Comirnaty 3 (THREE) (JN.1) concentrate vaccine
Preparing Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine
10 September 2024An example SOP for preparing Spikevax (JN.1) vaccine
Using vaccines during breastfeeding
26 October 2023All vaccinations, including live vaccines, can be given during breastfeeding. The only exception is yellow fever vaccine which is not recommended.
Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding
6 October 2023Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.