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The below information may be useful for patients on has received a covid-19 vaccination abroad. It covers some of the most commonly administered vaccines from other countries, and the latest Public Health England advice.
The full PHE guidance with all international vaccines can also be viewed here.
Vaccine manufacturer |
Vaccine |
PHE advice |
Sinopharm |
COVID-19 vaccine BIBP BBIBP-CorV |
If vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses: • provide 1 dose of UK approved vaccine 8 weeks after previous dose • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
If vaccinated with 3 doses: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
|
Sinovac Biotech |
CoronaVac |
If vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses: • provide 1 dose of UK approved vaccine 8 weeks after previous dose • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
If vaccinated with 3 doses: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
|
Institute of India |
Covishield (identical to Astra Zeneca) |
If partial vaccination: • complete course with same vaccine if possible (or closest alternate) with at least 8 week interval from previous dose • if more than 8 weeks since first dose, complete course as soon as possible
If complete course given: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced |
Vaccine manufacturer |
Vaccine type |
PHE advice |
Sinopharm |
COVID-19 vaccine BIBP BBIBP-CorV |
If vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses: • provide 1 dose of UK approved vaccine 8 weeks after previous dose • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
If vaccinated with 3 doses: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
|
Sinovac Biotech |
CoronaVac |
If vaccinated with 1 or 2 doses: • provide 1 dose of UK approved vaccine 8 weeks after previous dose • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
If vaccinated with 3 doses: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced
|
Institute of India |
Covishield (identical to Astra Zeneca) |
If partial vaccination: • complete course with same vaccine if possible (or closest alternate) with at least 8 week interval from previous dose • if more than 8 weeks since first dose, complete course as soon as possible
If complete course given: • no further immediate vaccine needed • enrol for booster in UK if introduced |