Guidance

National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (5 to 17 years of age)

Protocol for the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to individuals aged 5 to 17 years in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Applies to England

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National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (5 to 17 years of age)

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This protocol is for the administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to children and young people aged 5 to 17 years in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme by appropriately trained persons.

National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (5 to 17 years of age) version 4.00 is valid from 8 April 2024 to 30 June 2024.

The corresponding COVID-19 PGD for use in individuals aged 5 to 17 years will be available at NHS England.

Published 3 April 2023
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added version 4 – see page 3 for change history.

  2. Added version 3 – see page 3 for change history.

  3. Added version 02.00 – see page 3 for change history.

  4. First published.