Update to COVID-19 chapter of the green book (chapter 14a), UK Health Security Agency (updated 29th October 2021)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination information for public health professionals. 29 October 2021Updated to improve consistency of wording in the allergy and immunosuppressed sections; updated definitions of clinically vulnerable, advice on further doses for those who have suspected myocarditis or Guillain-Barr é Syndrome after vaccination, clarifying flexibility around the booster timing and supply, additional evidence on booster dose effectiveness and on vaccination after monoclonal antibody products. 16 September 2021Updated to include new recommendations on boosters and children and young people. Minor updates to guidance on managing allergies and giving additional doses after rare side effects. Clarification of clinical risk groups for children and adults and the use of the clinically extremely vulnerable definition.
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