Guidance

National protocol for COVID-19 vaccine (adults)

Protocol for the administration of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 18 years and over in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Applies to England

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National protocol for COVID-19 vaccine (adults)

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This protocol is for the administration of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 18 years and over in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme by appropriately trained persons.

National protocol for COVID-19 vaccine (adults) version 5.00 is valid from 8 April 2024 to 30 June 2024.

The corresponding COVID-19 PGD for use in adults will be available from NHS England.

Published 27 March 2023
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added version 5 – see page 3 for change history.

  2. Added version 4.00 – see page 3 for change history.

  3. Added version 03.00, which incorporates Comirnaty XBB vaccines – see change history for more details.

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

  5. Updated guidance.

  6. First published.