COVID-19 vaccination in older adult care homes the next stage, NHS England (published 13th January 2021)

This letter is an update on the next stages in COVID-19 vaccination for this cohort. The approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, and its addition to the vaccine delivery schedule from w/c 4th January, means that smaller care homes can be vaccinated immediately. Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine must be used first for care home visits given its more flexible handling properties, as outlined in our letter to general practice and pharmacists. Only then should it be used for wider cohorts.
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