Covid-19 update: Routine immunisation, thromboembolism, contact tracing, mental health

In this podcast, Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clincial guidance related to covid-19. Emma Scott covers the latest on routine immunisation. Abigail Davis discusses advice on thromboembolism and advice on mental health care for healthcare workers. And Matt Castleden summarises the current standing on contact tracing. For more, see: BMJ Best Practice's topic on management of coexisting conditions in the context of COVID-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000190 BMJ Best Practice's topic on covid-19: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/3000168 BMJ Learning module on COVID-19 rapid guideline on critical care (NICE): learning.bmj.com/learning/module-intro/covid-19-nice-guidelines.html?moduleId=10065100 PHE contact tracing letters: gov.uk/government/publications/contact-tracing-letter-to-directors-of-public-health Emergency Responders: tips for taking care of yourself: emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp NHS England Clinical Guide for the Management of Anticoagulant Services during the coronavirus pandemic: england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/03/C0077-Specialty-guide_Anticoagulant-services-and-coronavirus-v1-31-March.pdf WHO Guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/331590 -

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