The fifth bulletin from the HSE National Immunisation Office highlights changes in clinical guidance for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

The bulletin is available at: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/covid19vaccineinfo4hps/bulletin5.pdf

A PDF copy of the bulletin 5 is attached.

This edition covers

· COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca

· Allergies and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

· Number of doses in each vial

· Drawing up vaccines for administration

· Storage of mRNA Vaccines

· Safe disposal of empty/used vaccine vials

· Vaccination of healthcare workers with Comirnaty®

· Hand hygiene practice for safe vaccination

· The 2nd safety report has been published by HPRA

· Pregnant women attending for COVID-19 vaccination with an mRNA Vaccine (Comiranty® and COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca®)