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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine

Chapter on vaccination against COVID-19

2020-12-23
Updated January 14, 2021.

A new chapter discussing vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been added to the online edition and mobile apps of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine.

COVID-19 chapters in the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine

  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): click here
  • Vaccines: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): click here
  • COVID-19: Computed Tomography (CT): click here
  • COVID-19: Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS): click here

The chapter offers a review of the currently known vaccine platforms and vaccines that have been approved for use. It also discusses indications, contraindications, immunization schedules, adverse events, and shipping and storage instructions. With the situation evolving rapidly, the chapter is expected to undergo frequent regular updates.

The chapter was written by Dr Adam S. Komorowski and Dr Mark Loeb from McMaster University. The section editor is Dr Mark Loeb.

To view Vaccines: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), click here.

To download the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine mobile app, click here.

See also
  • COVID-19 resource hub Resources helpful in addressing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic.
  • COVID-19 McMaster Survival Guide The COVID-19 McMaster Survival Guide is a concise, comprehensive, and practical manual addressing a broad range of topics related to COVID-19. Updated on an ongoing basis.
  • Chapters on imaging in COVID-19 Two new chapters discussing the use of diagnostic imaging in the care for patients with COVID-19 are now part of the online edition and mobile apps of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine.
  • COVID-19 chapter update The chapter discussing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine has just been updated to address new findings and emerging evidence.
  • The 3 most important recent advances in treating pulmonary embolism Dr Adam Torbicki, professor of medicine at Center of Postgraduate Medical Education in Warsaw, Poland, presents the 3 most recent advances in treating pulmonary embolism.
  • COVID-19 chapter update The chapter discussing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine has just been updated to address new findings and emerging evidence.
  • COVID-19 chapters update The chapters discussing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine have just been updated to address new findings and emerging evidence.
  • COVID-19 chapter update The chapter discussing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine has just been updated to address new findings and emerging evidence.
  • Publications of the Week, December 21 A digest of noteworthy publications curated by editors from McMaster University. This week’s focus: safety and efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Chapters on imaging in COVID-19 Two new chapters discussing the use of diagnostic imaging in the care for patients with COVID-19 are now part of the online edition and mobile apps of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine.

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