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How do I book my Covid jab and does it work against Omicron? | How do I book my Covid jab and does it work against Omicron? |
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About 37 million people have now had a Covid booster dose across the UK - more than 64% of those eligible. | About 37 million people have now had a Covid booster dose across the UK - more than 64% of those eligible. |
The government is urging anyone who hasn't yet been jabbed to come forward, but has dropped plans to make Covid jabs mandatory for frontline NHS staff in England. | The government is urging anyone who hasn't yet been jabbed to come forward, but has dropped plans to make Covid jabs mandatory for frontline NHS staff in England. |
How do I book my Covid vaccine? | How do I book my Covid vaccine? |
You can book your first, second or booster jab online or go to a walk-in clinic. | You can book your first, second or booster jab online or go to a walk-in clinic. |
You need to leave eight weeks between your first and second doses, and wait a further 12 weeks before your booster. | |
In England: Over-12s can book first or second doses, and over-16s can book a third or booster dose online, by calling 119, or visiting a walk-in clinic | In England: Over-12s can book first or second doses, and over-16s can book a third or booster dose online, by calling 119, or visiting a walk-in clinic |
In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose or book their second or booster dose online, or by calling 0800 030 8013 | In Scotland: Over-16s can register for their first dose or book their second or booster dose online, or by calling 0800 030 8013 |
In Wales: Over-16s will be invited for their booster by their health board. If you've not been invited - or you've not had your first two doses - you can contact your health board | In Wales: Over-16s will be invited for their booster by their health board. If you've not been invited - or you've not had your first two doses - you can contact your health board |
In Northern Ireland: Over-12s can book online or call 0300 200 7813 | In Northern Ireland: Over-12s can book online or call 0300 200 7813 |
People with weakened immune systems are offered a third primary dose as well as a booster. | |
Pregnant women are also being urged to come forward, after figures showed that 96% of those admitted to hospital with Covid between May and October last year were unvaccinated. | |
What vaccine will I get for my booster? | What vaccine will I get for my booster? |
Your booster will be a single dose of either Pfizer or Moderna - regardless of which vaccine you received before. | Your booster will be a single dose of either Pfizer or Moderna - regardless of which vaccine you received before. |
However if you cannot have Pfizer or Moderna for medical reasons, you will be offered a booster dose of AstraZeneca. | However if you cannot have Pfizer or Moderna for medical reasons, you will be offered a booster dose of AstraZeneca. |
What if I've tested positive for Covid? | What if I've tested positive for Covid? |
You should wait four weeks from the date of a positive test before having your jab, even if you have no symptoms. | You should wait four weeks from the date of a positive test before having your jab, even if you have no symptoms. |
Children who aren't at high risk from Covid should wait 12 weeks after a positive test. | |
You shouldn't have the booster if you have a severe illness or high fever, but Pfizer and Moderna say you don't need to delay for a mild fever or a cold. | |
The vaccines don't infect you with Covid, and can't cause positive results on a lateral flow or PCR test. | |
Why do I need a booster? Will it work against against Omicron? | Why do I need a booster? Will it work against against Omicron? |
The level of protection offered by Covid vaccines reduces over time. A booster dose encourages the body to produce more antibodies. | |
Early studies suggest having a booster provides 80-85% protection against Omicron (compared with 97% against Delta). | |
The head of Pfizer has suggested people may need to have annual Covid boosters to remain protected, as happens for flu. | |
Pfizer, Moderna and Astra-Zeneca are all working on Omicron-specific jabs. | |
Do vaccines work against Omicron? | Do vaccines work against Omicron? |
Why do boosters work if two doses struggle? | Why do boosters work if two doses struggle? |
Which children are being vaccinated? | Which children are being vaccinated? |
All children aged 12 and over are being offered two doses of the Pfizer jab. | All children aged 12 and over are being offered two doses of the Pfizer jab. |
Sixteen and 17-year-olds who had a second vaccine dose at least three months ago can have a booster. | Sixteen and 17-year-olds who had a second vaccine dose at least three months ago can have a booster. |
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that the booster is also offered to children aged 12-15 who: | The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that the booster is also offered to children aged 12-15 who: |
are in an at-risk group or live with someone who is immunosuppressed | are in an at-risk group or live with someone who is immunosuppressed |
have a severely weakened immune system, in which case they should get four doses | have a severely weakened immune system, in which case they should get four doses |
In addition, about 500,000 five to twelve-year-olds who have health conditions putting them at greater risk from catching Covid are being offered two low-dose Pfizer jabs, eight weeks apart. | In addition, about 500,000 five to twelve-year-olds who have health conditions putting them at greater risk from catching Covid are being offered two low-dose Pfizer jabs, eight weeks apart. |
The JCVI said that primary school children who live with clinically vulnerable adults should also be offered the low-dose jab. | The JCVI said that primary school children who live with clinically vulnerable adults should also be offered the low-dose jab. |
What are the side effects? | What are the side effects? |
The most common side effects include a sore arm, headache, chills, fatigue and nausea. | The most common side effects 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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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. | To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. |
Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines | Why it is normal for some people to experience short-term side effects from Covid-19 vaccines |
There are extremely rare, but occasionally fatal, cases of people developing blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine. | There are extremely rare, but occasionally fatal, cases of people developing blood clots after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine. |
A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction after the Pfizer vaccine. | A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction after the Pfizer vaccine. |
You should discuss any existing serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated. | You should discuss any existing serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated. |
Are vaccines compulsory? | Are vaccines compulsory? |
For most people in the UK, the Covid vaccine isn't mandatory. | |
The government has dropped plans to make almost all frontline NHS workers in England get fully jabbed by 1 April or lose their jobs | |
About 77,000 NHS staff are still unvaccinated and there were fears compulsion would lead to a staffing crisis. | About 77,000 NHS staff are still unvaccinated and there were fears compulsion would lead to a staffing crisis. |
Care home staff in England must also already be vaccinated (unless exempt). | Care home staff in England must also already be vaccinated (unless exempt). |
Is vaccination compulsory for anyone else? | Is vaccination compulsory for anyone else? |
No, but a number of companies have cut sick pay for unvaccinated workers who are forced to isolate after being exposed to Covid. | No, but a number of companies have cut sick pay for unvaccinated workers who are forced to isolate after being exposed to Covid. |
They will receive only the statutory-sick-pay (SSP) minimum (£96.35 per week), unless there are mitigating circumstances. | They will receive only the statutory-sick-pay (SSP) minimum (£96.35 per week), unless there are mitigating circumstances. |
All staff who test positive for the virus still receive full sick pay, regardless of their vaccination status. | All staff who test positive for the virus still receive full sick pay, regardless of their vaccination status. |
Across the UK, Covid passports showing vaccination status or negative test results are required to enter some venues. | Across the UK, Covid passports showing vaccination status or negative test results are required to enter some venues. |
Many foreign countries are restricting entry to vaccinated travellers or imposing restrictions on those who are not. | Many foreign countries are restricting entry to vaccinated travellers or imposing restrictions on those who are not. |
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