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Covid: When will I get the vaccine? | Covid: When will I get the vaccine? |
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Margaret Keenan, aged 90, became the first person vaccinated in the mass roll-out by the NHS | Margaret Keenan, aged 90, became the first person vaccinated in the mass roll-out by the NHS |
More than 10 million people in the UK have had at least one dose of a vaccine to protect against Covid-19. | More than 10 million people in the UK have had at least one dose of a vaccine to protect against Covid-19. |
Two vaccines - developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca - are being used. A third, from Moderna, has been approved. | Two vaccines - developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca - are being used. A third, from Moderna, has been approved. |
All have been shown to be safe and effective in trials and highly effective at preventing serious illness and death from Covid. There is evidence the Oxford vaccine can also reduce the spread of the virus from person to person. | All have been shown to be safe and effective in trials and highly effective at preventing serious illness and death from Covid. There is evidence the Oxford vaccine can also reduce the spread of the virus from person to person. |
Two doses are needed to offer the best protection and these will now be 12 weeks apart. | Two doses are needed to offer the best protection and these will now be 12 weeks apart. |
When will I get a vaccine? | When will I get a vaccine? |
Vaccines are being given to the most vulnerable first. A list of nine high-priority groups which covers about 32 million people - including 90-99% of those most at risk of dying - is being followed: | Vaccines are being given to the most vulnerable first. A list of nine high-priority groups which covers about 32 million people - including 90-99% of those most at risk of dying - is being followed: |
Residents in care homes for older adults and their carers | Residents in care homes for older adults and their carers |
80-year-olds and over and frontline health and social care workers | 80-year-olds and over and frontline health and social care workers |
75-year-olds and over | 75-year-olds and over |
70-year-olds and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals | 70-year-olds and over and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals |
65-year-olds and over | 65-year-olds and over |
16- to 64-year-olds with serious underlying health conditions | 16- to 64-year-olds with serious underlying health conditions |
60-year-olds and over | 60-year-olds and over |
55-year-olds and over | 55-year-olds and over |
50-year-olds and over | 50-year-olds and over |
All four nations of the UK follow these priorities, but decisions on the roll-out vary between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland | All four nations of the UK follow these priorities, but decisions on the roll-out vary between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland |
How many people have been vaccinated so far? | How many people have been vaccinated so far? |
NHS frontline staff, care home residents and workers, and the over 80s were the first priority for vaccines. The large majority of these groups have now been vaccinated. | NHS frontline staff, care home residents and workers, and the over 80s were the first priority for vaccines. The large majority of these groups have now been vaccinated. |
People over 70 and the clinically extremely vulnerable are now being vaccinated. Some regions are of the UK are inviting the over 60s, although different areas are progressing at different speeds. | People over 70 and the clinically extremely vulnerable are now being vaccinated. Some regions are of the UK are inviting the over 60s, although different areas are progressing at different speeds. |
Do the vaccines work against new variants? | Do the vaccines work against new variants? |
Scientists are confident the vaccines should still offer a good level of protection against the new variants now circulating, although perhaps not quite as much as they did against the original form of the virus. | |
If new versions of the vaccines are needed, developers say it's relatively easy to tweak the current recipe to target some of the more worrying mutations. | If new versions of the vaccines are needed, developers say it's relatively easy to tweak the current recipe to target some of the more worrying mutations. |
Oxford-AZ vaccine developers say they are prepared to create a new version of their vaccine, if required, which will tackle new variants in time for a winter roll-out. | |
How worrying are the new coronavirus variants? | How worrying are the new coronavirus variants? |
Are two doses needed? | Are two doses needed? |
All the approved vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection against becoming seriously ill or dying with Covid-19. | All the approved vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection against becoming seriously ill or dying with Covid-19. |
Initially, based on how the jabs were tested in trials, people were told they would get the second dose three to four weeks after the first. | Initially, based on how the jabs were tested in trials, people were told they would get the second dose three to four weeks after the first. |
But to ensure as many people as possible are protected, the UK's chief medical officers decided to extend the gap to 12 weeks. | But to ensure as many people as possible are protected, the UK's chief medical officers decided to extend the gap to 12 weeks. |
This is backed by a recent study which found the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine remained 76% effective during the three months after the first dose. This means that over seven out of 10 people who developed coronavirus had not had the actual vaccine. | This is backed by a recent study which found the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine remained 76% effective during the three months after the first dose. This means that over seven out of 10 people who developed coronavirus had not had the actual vaccine. |
Some doctors had been critical of the decision, fearing it would make the Pfizer vaccine, particularly, less effective. | Some doctors had been critical of the decision, fearing it would make the Pfizer vaccine, particularly, less effective. |
Few countries have followed the UK's example, as yet, and the World Health Organization has recommended a gap of up to six weeks only in exceptional circumstances. | Few countries have followed the UK's example, as yet, and the World Health Organization has recommended a gap of up to six weeks only in exceptional circumstances. |
What are the rules if you've been vaccinated? | What are the rules if you've been vaccinated? |
When will police and teachers be vaccinated? | When will police and teachers be vaccinated? |
From spring, the second phase of vaccination will focus on the rest of the adult population - mainly under-50s, who are much less likely to be ill with Covid-19. | From spring, the second phase of vaccination will focus on the rest of the adult population - mainly under-50s, who are much less likely to be ill with Covid-19. |
Teachers, transport workers, supermarket workers and the military could be prioritised. | Teachers, transport workers, supermarket workers and the military could be prioritised. |
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson recently said he wanted school staff to be a "top priority" for the vaccine in the next phase of the rollout. | Education Secretary Gavin Williamson recently said he wanted school staff to be a "top priority" for the vaccine in the next phase of the rollout. |
Home Secretary Priti Patel says work is under way to move "police, fire and frontline workers" higher up the queue. | Home Secretary Priti Patel says work is under way to move "police, fire and frontline workers" higher up the queue. |
Covid: Are teachers more at risk of dying? | Covid: Are teachers more at risk of dying? |
Where will I get a vaccine? | Where will I get a vaccine? |
Thousands of vaccination sites are operating: | Thousands of vaccination sites are operating: |
in hospital hubs for NHS staff and older patients | in hospital hubs for NHS staff and older patients |
in thousands of GP surgeries | in thousands of GP surgeries |
in care homes for workers and older residents | in care homes for workers and older residents |
in some pharmacies | in some pharmacies |
in sports stadiums and conference centres acting as major vaccination hubs | in sports stadiums and conference centres acting as major vaccination hubs |
You'll be invited to book an appointment as soon as it's your turn, by phone or letter. | You'll be invited to book an appointment as soon as it's your turn, by phone or letter. |
WATCH: Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna – three Covid-19 vaccines compared | WATCH: Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna – three Covid-19 vaccines compared |
Can different vaccines be mixed? | Can different vaccines be mixed? |
The official guidance says everyone should get the same vaccine for both doses. | The official guidance says everyone should get the same vaccine for both doses. |
In very 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. | In very 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. |
How many vaccine doses are there? | How many vaccine doses are there? |
In total, the UK has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and 40 million of the Pfizer vaccine. | In total, the UK has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and 40 million of the Pfizer vaccine. |
Another 17 million doses of the Moderna vaccine are expected in the spring. | Another 17 million doses of the Moderna vaccine are expected in the spring. |
The aim is to reach two million vaccinations a week, with everyone in the top four priority groups (up to 15 million people) given a first dose by mid-February. | The aim is to reach two million vaccinations a week, with everyone in the top four priority groups (up to 15 million people) given a first dose by mid-February. |
This requires a steady supply from manufacturers and the required quality checks being carried out, which can take weeks. | This requires a steady supply from manufacturers and the required quality checks being carried out, which can take weeks. |
Will everyone be vaccinated and which will I get? | Will everyone be vaccinated and which will I get? |
The aim is to vaccinate as many people as possible over the age of 18. | The aim is to vaccinate as many people as possible over the age of 18. |
The vaccines have not been tested in children so they won't get them until more research has been carried out. | The vaccines have not been tested in children so they won't get them until more research has been carried out. |
Getting a Covid vaccine is not compulsory because experts say this wouldn't help create public confidence. | Getting a Covid vaccine is not compulsory because experts say this wouldn't help create public confidence. |
The government has so far ordered seven different types of vaccine and expects to receive 407 million doses in total. | The government has so far ordered seven different types of vaccine and expects to receive 407 million doses in total. |
If everyone needs two doses, that would certainly be enough for every adult in the UK. | If everyone needs two doses, that would certainly be enough for every adult in the UK. |
What you need to know about vaccine safety | What you need to know about vaccine safety |
Experts have not specified that any one group should get a particular vaccine. | Experts have not specified that any one group should get a particular 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 - when vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. | A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction - known as anaphylaxis - when vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. |
The UK regulator says anyone with a history of severe reactions to food, insect bites or a drug or vaccine can safely receive either vaccine as long as they are not allergic to any ingredient in the vaccine. | The UK regulator says anyone with a history of severe reactions to food, insect bites or a drug or vaccine can safely receive either vaccine as long as they are not allergic to any ingredient in the vaccine. |
You should discuss any medical history of serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated. | You should discuss any medical history of serious allergies with your healthcare professional before being vaccinated. |
Most people will not be affected in any way, although mild side-effects - which are common with any vaccine - are possible. | Most people will not be affected in any way, although mild side-effects - which are common with any vaccine - are possible. |
I'm pregnant - can I be vaccinated? | I'm pregnant - can I be vaccinated? |
Vaccination should only be considered for pregnant women when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks. | Vaccination should only be considered for pregnant women when the potential benefits outweigh any potential risks. |
This may be where the risk of exposure to coronavirus is high and cannot be avoided, or where underlying health conditions mean a high risk of Covid complications. | This may be where the risk of exposure to coronavirus is high and cannot be avoided, or where underlying health conditions mean a high risk of Covid complications. |
There are no specific safety concerns with the vaccines - but they were not tested on pregnant women. | There are no specific safety concerns with the vaccines - but they were not tested on pregnant women. |
Safety data is being collected for all women given one of the approved Covid vaccines. | Safety data is being collected for all women given one of the approved Covid vaccines. |
Women who are breastfeeding can be given either vaccine. | Women who are breastfeeding can be given either vaccine. |
Your Questions Answered: Will I need a vaccine passport? | Your Questions Answered: Will I need a vaccine passport? |
Can I pay to be vaccinated sooner? | Can I pay to be vaccinated sooner? |
No - this vaccine is being rolled out free to people via the NHS. You can't jump the queue by paying. | No - this vaccine is being rolled out free to people via the NHS. You can't jump the queue by paying. |
Should I leave a gap between the flu and Covid vaccines? | Should I leave a gap between the flu and Covid vaccines? |
If you're eligible for a flu vaccine, you should get it as soon as possible, particularly if you will also be in a high-risk priority group for a Covid jab. | If you're eligible for a flu vaccine, you should get it as soon as possible, particularly if you will also be in a high-risk priority group for a Covid jab. |
At its last meeting, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended leaving at least seven days between the vaccines. | At its last meeting, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended leaving at least seven days between the vaccines. |
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