GPs have expressed concern about the safety of vulnerable patients visiting their practices, as Covid isolation requirements and free testing is scrapped in England.

23 February 2022

Over-75s, care home residents and over-12s who are immunosuppressed will receive an additional Covid booster jab from spring.

21 February 2022

People who have had Covid-19 may be at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications in the following year.

18 February 2022

An updated summary of currently available treatments, eligibility criteria and how to refer This information is sourced from PULSE , NHSE, the DHSC and the MHRA: Currently available therapeutics There are currently two first-line options: Paxlovid (a combination of two antiviral medications – PF-07321332 (nirmatrelvir) and ritonavir.

18 February 2022

Clinically extremely vulnerable patients are expected to be told to contact their GP for Covid advice as the Government is preparing to end all guidance for the group, it has been reported.

16 February 2022

All children aged five to 11 are to become eligible for Covid vaccination in England, Scotland and Wales.

16 February 2022

The UK is set to pilot a fourth Covid jab modified to tackle the Omicron variant, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has announced.

16 February 2022

Almost one in three older adults who were infected with Covid in 2020 developed at least one new condition needing medical attention in the following months .

14 February 2022

This section includes guides on the key conditions where Covid vaccination is contraindicated or requires modification in specific groups.

13 February 2022

Guidance on vaccinating individuals on immunosuppressive treatment This information is sourced from: ARMA, Versus Arthritis, Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), The Green Book Chapter 14a, JCVI prioritisation document , UK Chemotherapy Board Key points: Immunosuppression may be due to disease itself or due to treatments.

11 February 2022