Guidance

National protocol for COVID-19 vaccine (5 years and over)

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

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 3 April 2023
• Last updated: 18 September 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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National protocol for COVID-19 vaccine (5 years and over)

Ref: UKHSA gateway number GOV-17084

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Details

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

National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (5 years and over) version 1.00 is valid from 3 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.

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

Published 3 April 2023
Last updated 18 September 2024 + show all updates

1. 18 September 2024

   Added National protocol for COVID-19 mRNA vaccine (5 years and over) version 1.00.

2. 2 April 2024

   Added version 4 – see page 3 for change history.

3. 10 October 2023

   Added version 3 – see page 3 for change history.

4. 19 September 2023

   Added version 02.00 – see page 3 for change history.

5. 3 April 2023

   First published.