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GPC lobbying MHRA to remove 15-minute observation period after Pfizer jab
GPC lobbying MHRA to remove 15-minute observation period after Pfizer jab

The BMA’s GP

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MHRA seeks ‘expert advice’ on Oxford vaccine allergy risks
MHRA seeks ‘expert advice’ on Oxford vaccine allergy risks

The MHRA has

GPs delivering Moderna jab will have to observe patients for ‘at least’ 15 minutes
GPs delivering Moderna jab will have to observe patients for ‘at least’ 15 minutes

Patients given the

GPs should re-call patients with significant allergies to have Oxford vaccine
GPs should re-call patients with significant allergies to have Oxford vaccine

GPs should recall

No requirement to observe patients for 15 minutes after Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccination

GPs do not

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No requirement to observe patients for 15 minutes after Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccination
GPs can now offer Covid vaccines to patients with history of anaphylaxis

GPs can now

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GPs can now offer Covid vaccines to patients with history of anaphylaxis
GPs to observe Covid vaccine patients for 15 minutes amid anaphylaxis precautions

GPs will have

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GPs to observe Covid vaccine patients for 15 minutes amid anaphylaxis precautions
Don’t give Pfizer Covid vaccine to patients with ‘significant’ allergic reactions history, says MHRA

GPs and other

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Don’t give Pfizer Covid vaccine to patients with ‘significant’ allergic reactions history, says MHRA
Allergy patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic

While access to testing is limited, Dr Cecilia Trigg suggests interventions to help allergy sufferers

Allergy patient care during the Covid-19 pandemic
GPs alerted to ‘coronavirus-related’ condition emerging in children

GPs have received a 'significant alert' amid concerns that the coronavirus (Covid-19) may cause a 'multisystem inflammatory state' in children.

GPs alerted to ‘coronavirus-related’ condition emerging in children
Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn

Patients who have eczema have a greater risk of fracture, according to a new study. 

Eczema associated with increased fracture risk, researchers warn
CPD – Casebook: Allergy

Learning Objectives This

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CPD – Casebook: Allergy
How much of our prescribing has a beneficial effect?

Dr Charlotte Alexander

How much of our prescribing has a beneficial effect?
CPD – Video module: Food allergy and rhinitis

Learning Objectives This

CPD – Video module: Food allergy and rhinitis