Annex. This document is an update of a guidance published on 12 July 2021, after the review of new scientific evidence on transmission of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC). It contains updated recommendations on the use of masks and respirators for health workers providing care to suspected or c...onfirmed COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction Readiness Assessment Tool (VIRAT2), developed by WHO-PAHO, UNICEF, World Bank, Gavi, and other partners is a tool to help prepare countries for the introduction a COVID-19 vaccine.
It provides a roadmap for introduction and a structured framework for countries to self-...monitor their readiness progress against key milestones. It includes an excel template for Ministries of Health to complete with support from partners and PAHO Country Offices.
The VIRAT dashboard helps countries highlight the critical activities and technical areas that should be initiated, continued, or strengthened. Also, it allows PAHO and partners to identify areas where support may be needed and identify alternative forms to mobilize resources.
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Here are resources to help accredited continuing education (CE) providers develop and deliver education about the COVID-19 vaccines. If you have any questions about accreditation requirements or any aspect of accredited education related to these vaccines
On the 9 February 2021, Africa CDC convened a special session of the Africa Task Force for COVID-19 to review existing data and evidence and recommend
On the 9 February 2021, Africa CDC convened a special session of the Africa Task Force for COVID-19 to review existing data and evidence and recommend
This report provides an overview of the progress in the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in adults (aged 18 years and above) across EU/EEA Member States. It presents the number of vaccine doses distributed by manufacturers to each Member State for the different approved vaccines and the number of first..., second or unspecified doses administered to adult individuals overall, by age group and other selected target groups including healthcare workers (HCW) and residents in long-term care facilities (LTCF).
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The authors review some common myths circulating about the vaccine and clear up confusion with reliable facts.
El propósito de este marco de valores es brindar orientación a nivel mundial acerca de la asignación de las vacunas contra la COVID-19 entre los países y a nivel nacional con respecto a la determinación de los grupos prioritarios para recibirlas dentro de los países, mientras el suministro sea... limitado. El marco tiene por objeto apoyar a los responsables de formular políticas y a los asesores expertos a nivel nacional, regional y mundial mientras toman decisiones sobre la asignación de las vacunas contra la COVID-19 y la priorización de los grupos que las recibirán
This document it available in Arabic, Chinese English, French, Portuguese and Russian
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Evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
17 March 2021
21 May 2021. PACK Home: Information and advice for the home
Available in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa
Este documento de orientação para elaboração de um plano nacional de operacionalização e vacinação (NDVP) apresenta um esquema que auxilia os países a: desenvolver e atualizar o respectivo NDVP para a introdução de vacinas contra a COVID-19; elaborar estratégias para a operacionalizaçã...o e o monitoramento da(s) vacina(s) contra a COVID-19 no país; garantir que o plano e o financiamento relacionado estejam bem alinhados a outros planos nacionais de suporte à recuperação e resposta à COVID-19, e que a implementação esteja totalmente integrada nos mecanismos nacionais de governança.Este documento de orientação baseia-se em documentos de orientação já existentes sobre a introdução de novas vacinas, elaborados anteriormente pela OMS mediante consulta com especialistas no assunto, e é embasado por materiais recentes sobre vacinas contra a COVID-19, endossados pelo SAGE OMS
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El presente protocolo de vacunación contra la COVID-19 para personas que padecen diabetes mellitus tipo 2 es de aplicación en las Instituciones Prestadoras de Servicios de Salud del Ministerio de Salud, a través de las Direcciones de Redes Integradas de Servicios de Salud y de los Gobiernos Regio...nales, a través de las Direcciones Regionales de Salud o Gerencias Regionales de Salud, EsSalud, Sanidad de las fuerzas armadas y policiales y las entidades privadas.
En el documento encontrarás información referida al flujo de atención (admisión, triaje, punto de vacunación, monitoreo y observación), consideraciones generales y específicas, entre otros.
Esta publicación pertenece al compendio Protocolos de vacunación contra la COVID-19
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Memorandum: Recommendation of interval for the application of the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines