Learning objectives:
This presentation is for learning purposes and all the material which is included in the presentation is taken from well-recognized websites.
By the end of this session, you should be able to:
- Explain what COVID-19 is and be aware of the pandemic.
- Understand the policy behind the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
- Describe how vaccines work and how they are developed and trialled.
- Identify the groups who are at high risk for COVID infection and who should be prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Describe the process of consent and how this applies when giving vaccines.
- Understand the legal mechanisms by which immunizers can supply and administer COVID-19 vaccine.
- Describe the key principles of how to correctly store, prepare and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
- Communicate key facts in response to questions from patients and direct them to additional sources of information.