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Covid: When will I get the vaccine? Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
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The gap between Covid jabs for over-40s in England and Scotland will now be eight weeks rather than 12. People over 40 in England and Scotland are being invited to get their second Covid jab sooner than expected.
The change has been made because of concerns about the Delta variant. The gap between vaccine doses has been shrunk from 12 weeks to eight because of concerns over the Delta variant.
Meanwhile, in England, over 21s can now book jabs - and vaccinations will become compulsory for care home staff.
Who is being offered the vaccine now?
As well as bringing forward second doses for over-40s, the government has also said:
In England, people aged 21 and over can book online or call 119.
by 18 June, the NHS says all adults aged 18 or over will be eligible for their first dose
by 19 July, all adults aged 18 or over will have had their first dose
by 19 July, all those aged over 50 and the clinically extremely vulnerable will have been offered second doses
Across the rest of the UK:
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 jab
In Wales - people aged 18 and over can get the vaccine
In Northern Ireland - people aged 18 and over can book online or call 0300 200 7813
How can I bring my second dose forward?How can I bring my second dose forward?
All vaccines being used require two doses to provide the best protection. In order to give as many people as possible a first dose, the initial UK advice was to offer jabs 12 weeks apart. Making the announcement for England, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS would contact people to bring forward their appointments.
In England people over 40 and those with severe underlying health conditions can now receive their second dose after eight weeks. You can also rearrange an appointment yourself. You can do this online, or by calling 119.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS would contact people to bring forward their appointments. Your second dose will be the same type as your first.
You can also rearrange an appointment yourself, but you must first cancel your original booking. You can do this online, or by calling 119. You cannot see availability for earlier appointments until you have cancelled.
Your second dose will be the same type as your first. It may be easier to arrange an earlier jab for AstraZeneca as supplies are relatively good. Pfizer is being used alongside Moderna for under-30s.
Second doses are also being brought forward in Scotland. Anyone whose second appointment is more than eight weeks after their first can rebook it via the NHS Inform website.Second doses are also being brought forward in Scotland. Anyone whose second appointment is more than eight weeks after their first can rebook it via the NHS Inform website.
In Northern Ireland, the interval between doses has been reduced from 10 weeks to six weeks for appointments scheduled after 14 June 2021.In Northern Ireland, the interval between doses has been reduced from 10 weeks to six weeks for appointments scheduled after 14 June 2021.
In Wales, the government says vaccination clinics "are accelerating second doses", and that people will be contacted by their local health board in due course. In Wales, the government says vaccination clinics "are accelerating second doses", and that people will be contacted by their local health boards in due course.
Who else has been vaccinated? The change has been made because of concerns about the Delta variant.
The roll-out has largely been organised by age, but other people prioritised include: Who is being offered the vaccine now?
frontline health and social care staff Anyone aged 18 or over can now book a jab in England, either online or call 119.
clinically extremely vulnerable people By 19 July, it's hoped that all adults will have had their first dose and everyone aged over 50 - and the clinically extremely vulnerable - will have been offered their second.
over-16s with some health conditions which increase their risk from Covid Across the rest of the UK:
In Scotland - 30s and over can get their vaccine (18 and over in some parts of Glasgow)
In Wales - 18s and over can get the vaccine
In Northern Ireland - 18s and over can book online or call 0300 200 7813
How many people have been vaccinated so far?How many people have been vaccinated so far?
Is Covid vaccination compulsory?Is Covid vaccination compulsory?
Vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at care homes in England, Mr Hancock has said. The government is planning for vaccinations to become compulsory for staff at care homes in England.
He described the move as "sensible and reasonable" and said he would consult on extending it to the NHS. The health secretary described the move as "sensible and reasonable" and said he would consult on extending it to the NHS.
Workers will have 16 weeks to get both jabs, once regulations are approved by Parliament.Workers will have 16 weeks to get both jabs, once regulations are approved by Parliament.
For everyone else, vaccination is not compulsory but everyone is being urged to get jabbed.For everyone else, vaccination is not compulsory but everyone is being urged to get jabbed.
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 are being offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine because of concerns about a possible connection with extremely rare cases of blood clots. People under 40 are being offered Pfizer or Moderna rather than Oxford-AstraZeneca because of concerns about a possible connection with 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.
A single-dose Covid vaccine made by Janssen has also been approved for use in the UK by the medicines regulator. Twenty million doses have been ordered for the UK and will arrive later this year.A single-dose Covid vaccine made by Janssen has also been approved for use in the UK by the medicines regulator. Twenty million doses have been ordered for the UK and will arrive later this year.
I’m 25 - is it safe for me to get the vaccine?I’m 25 - is it safe for me to get the vaccine?
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
Do vaccines work against the Delta variant?Do vaccines work against the Delta variant?
The Delta variant is believed to be around 60% more infectious than the previous dominant variant in the UK, the Alpha. It's also thought to be twice as likely to result in hospital admissions.The Delta variant is believed to be around 60% more infectious than the previous dominant variant in the UK, the Alpha. It's also thought to be twice as likely to result in hospital admissions.
However, new analysis by Public Health England (PHE) shows that two doses of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine were highly effective at preventing hospital admissions for infected patients. However, new analysis by Public Health England (PHE) shows that two doses of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine are highly effective at preventing hospital admissions for infected patients.
PHE said this is similar to the amount of protection vaccines provide against the Alpha variant.
Vaccine developers are updating their jabs to target new variants more effectively but it's not clear when they will be ready.Vaccine developers are updating their jabs to target new variants more effectively 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?
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.
Will all children be vaccinated?Will all children be vaccinated?
A decision to vaccinate all 12 to 17-year-olds is unlikely to be recommended by UK vaccine experts imminently, the BBC has been told.A decision to vaccinate all 12 to 17-year-olds is unlikely to be recommended by UK vaccine experts imminently, the BBC has been told.
Certain groups of children may still be offered a Covid jab - but not all.Certain groups of children may still be offered a Covid jab - but not all.
A statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is expected in the coming days.
Vaccinating children could help protect other people, but the risk to youngsters from catching Covid remains extremely low.Vaccinating children could help protect other people, but the risk to youngsters from catching Covid remains extremely low.
The Pfizer vaccine has now been approved as safe for 12 to 15-year-olds in the UK.The Pfizer vaccine has now been approved as safe for 12 to 15-year-olds in the UK.
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. Other manufacturers are also carrying out trials.
The following trials are happening:
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), 12 to 18-year-olds
AstraZeneca, 6 to 17-year-olds
Pfizer and Moderna, six months to 11 years old
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
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.
Sore arm is most common Covid vaccine side effectSore arm is most common Covid vaccine side effect
Study reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effectsStudy reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effects
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