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Briefings and reports
Here you can find relevant briefings, reports and other resources prepared by a range of UK organisations about vaccines for COVID-19 and their role in protecting global populations.
Report: Patient and public involvement in COVID-19 research: bridging the gap between theory and practice
A report exploring the impact of patient and public involvement (PPI) in COVID-19 research drawing on examples from National Core Studies Immunity. Produced by the British Society for Immunology.
EFIS Vaccine Task Force report: Lessons learned from European COVID-19 vaccination rollout programmes
Report from the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) examining different countries' approaches to encouraging vaccination uptake, and how to strengthen international preparedness for future pandemics.
COVID-19 and winter viruses: How should the UK handle the coming months?
A position paper from The Academy of Medical Sciences on what is needed to prepare for COVID-19 and wider health challenges as we proceed into winter.
Having effective conversations about COVID-19 vaccines: a community engagement approach
Read about the British Society for Immunology's community engagement project in partnership with the London Borough of Bexley to increase public understanding of the importance of COVID-19 vaccination.
Westminster Hall debate: The role of research in responding to COVID-19
Westminster Hall debate on 9 September 2021 led by DUP Westminster Health Spokesperson, Jim Shannon MP (DUP, Strangford), on the role that immunology research has played in the COVID-19 pandemic (includes link to watch the debate).
COVID-19: Preparing for the future
Report from 15 July 2021 published by the Academy of Medical Sciences to outline prevention and mitigation measures for COVID-19, including around vaccines and boosters.
Immunity & COVID-19
Report from the BSI's Immunology & COVID-19 Taskforce from 3 February 2021, setting out key recommendations for future research.
Advances in vaccine technologies
POSTnote from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology on 29 September 2021, presenting policy approaches to stimulate vaccine research and development in the UK.
COVID-19 vaccines for patients who are immunocompromised
Statement made on 19 January 2021 by the British Society for Immunology COVID-19 and Immunology Taskforce, about COVID-19 vaccines for patients who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Development & Implementation
Report published by The Royal Society's DELVE (Data Evaluation and Learning for Viral Epidemics) initiative on 1 October 2020.