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Covid: When will I get the vaccine? Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
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Concerns over the Indian variant mean vaccination is being speeded up in many areas, and second doses are being offered earlier to some groups of people.Concerns over the Indian variant mean vaccination is being speeded up in many areas, and second doses are being offered earlier to some groups of people.
A new study indicates that both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the variant identified in India.A new study indicates that both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the variant identified in India.
Who is being offered the vaccine now?Who is being offered the vaccine now?
In England, people aged 32 and 33 can book their first dose online or through the national booking service, on 119 In England, people aged 30 and over can book online or through the national booking service, on 119
In Scotland people aged 30 and over can get their vaccine, although in some parts of Glasgow people aged 18 and over can get a first jabIn Scotland people aged 30 and over can get their vaccine, although in some parts of Glasgow people aged 18 and over can get a first jab
The Welsh government is offering vaccines to everyone aged 18 and overThe Welsh government is offering vaccines to everyone aged 18 and over
In Northern Ireland, people aged 25 and over are eligible and can book online or call 0300 200 7813In Northern Ireland, people aged 25 and over are eligible and can book online or call 0300 200 7813
Who else has been vaccinated?Who else has been vaccinated?
The roll-out has largely been organised according to age, but other people prioritised include:The roll-out has largely been organised according to age, but other people prioritised include:
frontline health and social care stafffrontline health and social care staff
clinically extremely vulnerable peopleclinically extremely vulnerable people
over-16s with some health conditions which increase their risk from Covidover-16s with some health conditions which increase their risk from Covid
How soon will I get my second dose?How soon will I get my second dose?
The vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection and the second should be offered within 12 weeks of the first.The vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection and the second should be offered within 12 weeks of the first.
However, people over 50 and those with severe underlying health conditions which put them at high risk will now receive their second dose eight weeks later.However, people over 50 and those with severe underlying health conditions which put them at high risk will now receive their second dose eight weeks later.
This is because of concerns over spread of the Indian variant.This is because of concerns over spread of the Indian variant.
How many people have been vaccinated so far?How many people have been vaccinated so far?
Indian variant could disrupt 21 June easing - PMIndian variant could disrupt 21 June easing - PM
Ministers urge vaccine take-up amid variant fearsMinisters urge vaccine take-up amid variant fears
What vaccine will I get?What vaccine will I get?
The UK is using vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNtech, Oxford-AstraZeneca, and Moderna.The UK is using vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNtech, Oxford-AstraZeneca, and Moderna.
People under 40 will be offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if it's available.People under 40 will be offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine if it's available.
This is because of concerns about a possible connection between that vaccine and extremely rare cases of blood clots.This is because of concerns about a possible connection between that vaccine and extremely rare cases of blood clots.
But the UK's medicines regulator says the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for most people.But the UK's medicines regulator says the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for most people.
Is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine safe?Is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine safe?
Rare blood clots - what you need to knowRare blood clots - what you need to know
Can you mix and match different vaccines?Can you mix and match different vaccines?
A UK trial is investigating whether using two different vaccines could give better protection and more flexibility.A UK trial is investigating whether using two different vaccines could give better protection and more flexibility.
At present, official guidance says everyone should get the same vaccine for both doses. But in rare circumstances - if only one vaccine is available, or it's not known which was given for the first dose - a different vaccine can be used.At present, official guidance says everyone should get the same vaccine for both doses. But in rare circumstances - if only one vaccine is available, or it's not known which was given for the first dose - a different vaccine can be used.
If you have already had a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, you should also have a second dose. Only those who suffered a rare blood clot should not, the regulator says.If you have already had a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, you should also have a second dose. Only those who suffered a rare blood clot should not, the regulator says.
Do vaccines work against new variants?Do vaccines work against new variants?
The Pfizer and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the variant identified in India after two doses, a study from Public Health England has found.The Pfizer and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are highly effective against the variant identified in India after two doses, a study from Public Health England has found.
But both vaccines were only 33% effective against the Indian variant three weeks after the first dose, making the second dose vitally important.But both vaccines were only 33% effective against the Indian variant three weeks after the first dose, making the second dose vitally important.
The government's scientific advisers say the India Covid variant spreads more easily - although they yet don't know by how much.The government's scientific advisers say the India Covid variant spreads more easily - although they yet don't know by how much.
Vaccine developers are updating their jabs to target new variants but it's not clear when they will be ready.Vaccine developers are updating their jabs to target new variants but it's not clear when they will be ready.
Where is the Indian variant and how is it spreading?Where is the Indian variant and how is it spreading?
How worrying are the new coronavirus variants?How worrying are the new coronavirus variants?
Will people be given a third dose?Will people be given a third dose?
People are being urged to take part in trials to find out whether a third dose could protect against new variants.People are being urged to take part in trials to find out whether a third dose could protect against new variants.
The Cov-Boost study will recruit 3,000 people of all ages to test whether re-vaccinating some people in the autumn is necessary.The Cov-Boost study will recruit 3,000 people of all ages to test whether re-vaccinating some people in the autumn is necessary.
How many vaccine doses are there?How many vaccine doses are there?
The UK has ordered eight vaccines and expects to receive 517 million doses.The UK has ordered eight vaccines and expects to receive 517 million doses.
These include another 60 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine (on top of the original order of 40 million) to be used as part of a booster programme in the autumn.These include another 60 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine (on top of the original order of 40 million) to be used as part of a booster programme in the autumn.
Vaccines supplied by CureVac will be designed to protect against the most concerning new variants.Vaccines supplied by CureVac will be designed to protect against the most concerning new variants.
Can pregnant women get the vaccine?Can pregnant women get the vaccine?
The UK's vaccine committee says pregnant women should be offered a jab when other people their age get one.The UK's vaccine committee says pregnant women should be offered a jab when other people their age get one.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are preferable, they say, because data relating to 90,000 pregnant women has not raised any safety concerns.The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are preferable, they say, because data relating to 90,000 pregnant women has not raised any safety concerns.
Data on how the AZ vaccine works in pregnant women may become available in the near future.Data on how the AZ vaccine works in pregnant women may become available in the near future.
Pregnant women should be offered Covid vaccinePregnant women should be offered Covid vaccine
Will all children be vaccinated?Will all children be vaccinated?
No decision has been made on whether teenagers or younger children will be offered a vaccine in the UK.No decision has been made on whether teenagers or younger children will be offered a vaccine in the UK.
Vaccinating them could help protect other people, but the risk to children from catching Covid remains extremely low.Vaccinating them could help protect other people, but the risk to children from catching Covid remains extremely low.
The Pfizer vaccine is currently only approved for use in over-16s in the UK, and the AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for over-18s.The Pfizer vaccine is currently only approved for use in over-16s in the UK, and the AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines for over-18s.
Other countries, such as Canada and the US, have approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in teenagers aged 12-15 after a trial showed no unusual side-effects.Other countries, such as Canada and the US, have approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in teenagers aged 12-15 after a trial showed no unusual side-effects.
Moderna says its Covid vaccine is "highly effective" in adolescents aged 12-17, and it will soon ask global regulators to approve its use for this age group.Moderna says its Covid vaccine is "highly effective" in adolescents aged 12-17, and it will soon ask global regulators to approve its use for this age group.
Like Pfizer, Moderna is also testing jabs on children between six months and 11 years old.Like Pfizer, Moderna is also testing jabs on children between six months and 11 years old.
Johnson & Johnson is currently testing its vaccines on 12-18s. AstraZeneca is trialling its vaccine on six-to-17-year-olds.Johnson & Johnson is currently testing its vaccines on 12-18s. AstraZeneca is trialling its vaccine on six-to-17-year-olds.
Should all children get a Covid vaccine?Should all children get a Covid vaccine?
Is a Covid vaccine compulsory?Is a Covid vaccine compulsory?
No, it's not - but everyone is being urged to get vaccinated to protect their family, friends and wider society.No, it's not - but everyone is being urged to get vaccinated to protect their family, friends and wider society.
The government is currently considering whether to make the vaccine compulsory for NHS staff and care workers.The government is currently considering whether to make the vaccine compulsory for NHS staff and care workers.
What about people with allergies?What about people with allergies?
A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction - known as anaphylaxis - after the Pfizer vaccine.A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction - known as anaphylaxis - after the Pfizer vaccine.
You should discuss any serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated.You should discuss any serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated.
Most people will not be affected in any way, although side-effects with all vaccines are possible.Most people will not be affected in any way, although side-effects with all vaccines are possible.
The most common ones include a sore arm, headache, chills, fatigue and nausea.The most common ones include a sore arm, headache, chills, fatigue and nausea.
They are part of the body's normal immune response to vaccines and tend to resolve within a day or two.They are part of the body's normal immune response to vaccines and tend to resolve within a day or two.
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