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COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine administration

Charlotte Gordon1, Debbie Porteous2, John Unsworth3

  • 1Vaccinator Trainer, Volunteer Vaccinator and Senior Lecturer (Adult Nursing), Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 26, 2021
PubMed

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This overview details current COVID-19 vaccines in the UK, covering their mechanisms, storage, and handling. It also outlines priority vaccination groups and essential training for healthcare professionals administering the vaccines.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid vaccine development and deployment.
  • Understanding vaccine specifics is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of available COVID-19 vaccines in the UK.
  • To detail vaccine mechanisms, storage, and handling protocols.
  • To outline recommendations for priority vaccination groups and vaccinator training.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Analysis of official guidelines on vaccine administration and storage.
  • Synthesis of recommendations for vaccination prioritization and professional training.

Main Results:

  • Details on the mode of action for various COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Information on optimal storage and handling requirements.
  • Recommendations for priority populations and essential vaccinator competencies.

Conclusions:

  • Effective deployment of COVID-19 vaccines requires understanding their specific characteristics.
  • Clear guidelines on priority groups and vaccinator training are vital for successful vaccination campaigns.

Keywords:
COVID-19CoronavirusMass vaccinationTrainingVaccines

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