Title:

[Retired] AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria)

Description:

This course provides specific information about the AstraZeneca Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine. It is designed to provide healthcare workers involved in delivering the vaccine with the knowledge they need to safely and effectively deliver this vaccine.


This course covers key information including how the vaccine works, how it should be stored, prepared and administered and any contraindications, precautions and potential vaccine reactions. The Core Knowledge session covers key areas including legal aspects of vaccination. The Core Knowledge session therefore must be completed in addition to this vaccine-specific session.


After completing this AstraZeneca Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine session, you should complete the accompanying knowledge assessment.


It is important to note that the different COVID-19 vaccines available have different storage, reconstitution and administration requirements. You must be familiar with the specific recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine you are delivering.

Hierarchy:

COVID-19 Vaccination > [Retired] AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria)

Keywords:

COVID, 19, coronavirus, vaccine, vaccination, immuniser, immunisation, Astrazeneca

Created:

31 Dec 2020

Updated:

11 Mar 2022