All COVID-19 articles
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VideoGOLD COPD 2021 summary tour
This Guidelines summary tour highlights the new recommendations in the GOLD 2021 report, Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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News
Study finds extended interval for Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosts immune response
UK researchers have found that extending the time between doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody levels compared with short dosing intervals
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NICE publishes new guideline on rare blood clotting associated with COVID-19 vaccination
The new guideline aims to help healthcare professionals to identify and treat patients who develop vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis after receiving COVID-19 vaccination
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MHRA warns against buying inaccurate infrared thermometers
Healthcare professionals and the public are being told to familiarise themselves with warning signs for poor quality products
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New campaign aims to reinforce measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19
A new government campaign launching across England aims to remind the public to continue healthy behaviours that prevent the spread of COVID-19
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JCVI updates guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for children and young people
The JCVI advises that certain at-risk groups of children and young people aged 12 years and over should be offered COVID-19 vaccination
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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New studies launched into diagnosis and treatment of long COVID
With the help of Government investment, 15 new research programmes across England will investigate improving diagnosis of, and finding new treatments for, long COVID
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Information
COVID-19 hub for primary care
The Guidelines team has produced this directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for primary care. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PHE and the NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies
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Information
COVID-19 hub for community pharmacy
The Guidelines for Pharmacy team has produced the following directory of COVID-19 information and guidance for community pharmacy. Included on this page is a collection of key guidance and advice from PSNC, FIP, and NHS, as well as a list of information for specific groups from a range of professional bodies.
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UK’s first megalab opens to strengthen fight against COVID-19
The UK’s first megalab has opened to process and sequence thousands of COVID-19 tests a week
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COVID-19: lateral flow tests ‘rival lab-based testing’
A study found lateral flow tests to be an accurate alternative to laboratory-based PCR tests in newly symptomatic COVID-19 patients
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Government’s new Life Sciences Vision aims to improve health outcomes for patients across the UK
The government has published Life Sciences Vision to build on the pandemic response and improve health outcomes
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PHE updates COVID-19 chapter of the green book
Public Health England has issued updates to chapter 14a of the green book in line with new advice and evidence
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JCVI issues autumn COVID-19 booster jab advice
UK vaccine adviser recommends a two-stage approach to coronavirus booster vaccine doses, beginning with those most at risk from serious disease
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‘Strong immune response’ mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 jabs
Research published in The Lancet suggests mixed vaccine schedules induce high concentrations of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
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PSNC reaches deal with UK Government on COVID-19 costs
The PSNC has accepted a revised offer from the UK Government for COVID-19-related cost claims on behalf of community pharmacies in England
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Ivermectin to be investigated as possible treatment for COVID-19
The antiparasitic drug is being investigated in the UK as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in adults
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NHS England pledges £30 million to improve the diagnosis and treatment of long COVID in primary care
GPs will receive a £30 million investment to establish a new enhanced service to support people with long COVID
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NHS guideline
PHE maintaining immunisation programmes during COVID-19
A brief summary providing the key points for primary care on maintaining immunisation programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic
