All covid-19 articles
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NewsFourth mRNA vaccine dose shown to give ‘substantial’ immunity boost
A new study from the COV-BOOST trial has found that a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine provides a substantial boost to both antibody and cellular immunity
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Deadline approaching for the Government to clarify the future of COVID-19 testing for healthcare staff
According to the BMA, requiring staff to pay for their own lateral flow tests amounts to a ‘tax on work’, exacerbated by a steep rise in the cost of living
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
UKHSA COVID-19 vaccination guidance
A concise summary of guidance for healthcare professionals about the COVID-19 vaccination programme
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Independent professional body guideline
WHO COVID-19 clinical management guideline
An easy-to-digest summary of World Health Organization guidance for clinicians involved in the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
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EMA reports latest data on suspected adverse events with COVID-19 vaccines
The European Medicines Agency has published statistics on adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines reported in the EU/EEA
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Doctors experience long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
European research points to a lasting effect on healthcare professionals’ mental health from the pandemic
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COVID-19 deaths jump 14% in Europe in 1 week
The latest WHO epidemiological report shows a steady increase in Europe’s COVID-19 deaths week-on-week
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NHS sends out two million more COVID-19 vaccine booster invitations
Two million people in England eligible for their third vaccine will receive an invitation this week as the NHS continues to roll out the booster programme
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Report reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic in UK on people with type 1 diabetes
According to a new report from the JDRF, the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a long-term impact on the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes
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MHRA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for 12–17-year-olds
The MHRA has confirmed the Moderna vaccine is safe and effective in people aged 12–17 years
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NHS chief executive urges vaccination in young people
New NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has issued a statement urging young people to be vaccinated against COVID
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PHE updates guidance on mental health needs of migrant patients
The agency has updated its resources to assist healthcare practitioners in supporting migrant patients’ mental health needs, with additional information on the impact of COVID-19
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New guidance published on SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
The new recommendations from PHE aim to help clinicians identify and manage suspected cases of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection
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NICE guideline
COVID-19 rapid guideline on systemic anticancer treatments
This summary aims to maximise the safety of patients with cancer and make the best use of NHS resources, while protecting staff from infection
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Independent professional body guideline
HEART UK Managing hyperlipidaemia and COVID-19
A summary of collated current evidence surrounding the safety of lipid-lowering medications in patients who have COVID-19
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PHE publishes new guidance on managing COVID-19 variants of concern
Amid concerns around the spread of new COVID-19 variants, PHE has published guidance for identifying and managing possible or confirmed cases
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UK government publishes largest ever vaccination delivery plan
The British government has set out a plan that aims to vaccinate millions of people against COVID-19 by the spring
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved by MHRA
The Moderna vaccine has become the third COVID-19 vaccine—and the second mRNA COVID-19 vaccine—to be approved for use in the UK
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NICE, SIGN and RCGP to develop new guideline on long-term effects of COVID-19
Further details have been released about the forthcoming guideline by NICE, SIGN and the Royal College of Practitioners (RCGP) on post-COVID syndrome
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NHS guideline
Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/2021 part 2
This summary of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/21 is intended as an aide-memoir or checklist for community pharmacists and must be viewed in conjuction with the full guidance which gives detailed instructions on what must be completed and submitted
