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Covid: When will I get the vaccine? Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
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More than 32.1 million people in the UK have had a first dose of a Covid vaccine and more than 7 million a second dose.More than 32.1 million people in the UK have had a first dose of a Covid vaccine and more than 7 million a second dose.
UK vaccine advisers say adults under 30 should be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab because of evidence possibly linking it to rare blood clots.UK vaccine advisers say adults under 30 should be offered an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab because of evidence possibly linking it to rare blood clots.
The government says there will be enough Pfizer and Moderna jabs when it is their turn.The government says there will be enough Pfizer and Moderna jabs when it is their turn.
AstraZeneca: Is there a blood clot risk?AstraZeneca: Is there a blood clot risk?
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
Who is being offered the vaccine now?Who is being offered the vaccine now?
In England, people aged 50 and over are being invited. You will get a text message with a link to the national booking service, which can also be called on 119. Carers can also apply. In England, people aged 45 and over are being invited and can book online. Text message with a link to the national booking service, which can also be called on 119 will also start to go out this week.
Over-45s in England invited to book Covid vaccine
How many people have been vaccinated so far?
Over-50s are also being offered the vaccine in Scotland. Unpaid carers in Scotland aged 16-64 can register online to get the vaccine, or call 0800 030 8013.Over-50s are also being offered the vaccine in Scotland. Unpaid carers in Scotland aged 16-64 can register online to get the vaccine, or call 0800 030 8013.
The Welsh government says all over-50s have now been offered their first dose.The Welsh government says all over-50s have now been offered their first dose.
In Northern Ireland, people aged 40-45 are now eligible. They can book online or call 0300 200 7813.In Northern Ireland, people aged 40-45 are now eligible. They can book online or call 0300 200 7813.
Across the UK, people over 16 who live with adults with weakened immune systems will also be offered a vaccine.Across the UK, people over 16 who live with adults with weakened immune systems will also be offered a vaccine.
When will over 40s get the jab? The government insists all adults will be offered their first dose - in decreasing age order - by the end of July.
Vaccine supplies are expected to be delayed in April, but the government insists all adults will still be offered their first dose by the end of July.
However, people under 50 without underlying medical conditions in England may now have to wait until May.
They will be vaccinated in order of age:
40-49 years40-49 years
30-39 years30-39 years
18-29 years18-29 years
Some groups at higher risk of needing hospital treatment from Covid are urged to take up the offer of vaccination promptly:Some groups at higher risk of needing hospital treatment from Covid are urged to take up the offer of vaccination promptly:
MenMen
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communitiesBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
People with a BMI over 30People with a BMI over 30
Those in deprived neighbourhoodsThose in deprived neighbourhoods
Who has already been offered a first dose?Who has already been offered a first dose?
Those most at risk from Covid and those caring for them were vaccinated first:Those most at risk from Covid and those caring for them were vaccinated first:
frontline health and social care stafffrontline health and social care staff
elderly care home residentselderly care home residents
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
adult carers of disabled people and younger adults in care homesadult carers of disabled people and younger adults in care homes
over-55s over-45s in England
over-50s in Scotland
over-50s in Walesover-50s in Wales
over-45s in Northern Irelandover-45s in Northern Ireland
All four nations of the UK follow these priorities, but the rollout varies between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.All four nations of the UK follow these priorities, but the rollout varies between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How many people have been vaccinated so far?How many people have been vaccinated so far?
England gets third jab as Moderna rollout begins
When will I get my second dose?When will I get my second dose?
Everyone should be offered a second vaccine dose within 12 weeks of the first jab. At this point they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Everyone should be offered a second vaccine dose within 12 weeks of the first jab to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
During April, about 12 million second doses will be offered to people in priority groups in the UK. During April, about 12 million second doses are being offered to people in priority groups.
First doses offered daily are now being overtaken by second jabs.First doses offered daily are now being overtaken by second jabs.
Are two doses needed?Are two doses needed?
The approved vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection.The approved vaccines require two doses to provide the best protection.
In the UK, people were initially told they would get a second dose three to four weeks after the first. But to ensure a quicker rollout of first doses, the UK's chief medical officers extended the gap to 12 weeks.In the UK, people were initially told they would get a second dose three to four weeks after the first. But to ensure a quicker rollout of first doses, the UK's chief medical officers extended the gap to 12 weeks.
The World Health Organization says this also increases the AstraZeneca vaccine's effectiveness.The World Health Organization says this also increases the AstraZeneca vaccine's effectiveness.
However, some doctors are worried a long gap between doses of the Pfizer vaccine could make it less effective. What jab might I get and can I mix and match vaccines?
Can different vaccines be mixed? People under the age of 30 are to be offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, after a review into a possible link with extremely rare blood clots in adults.
But the UK's medicine regulator - the MHRA - says the vaccine benefits still outweigh the risks for most people.
Official guidance says everyone should get the same vaccine for both doses.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.
People who have had their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine should also have a second dose. Only those who suffered a rare blood clot after the first dose 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 after the first dose should not, the regulator says.
Do the vaccines work against new variants?Do the vaccines work against new variants?
All three vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing people from becoming seriously ill and dying from Covid.All three vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing people from becoming seriously ill and dying from Covid.
The AstraZeneca vaccine offers a good level of protection against the "Kent" variant now dominant in the UK. Early research on other vaccines, including Pfizer, suggest they also offer protection.The AstraZeneca vaccine offers a good level of protection against the "Kent" variant now dominant in the UK. Early research on other vaccines, including Pfizer, suggest they also offer protection.
There are concerns the vaccines may not work as well against variants first spotted in South Africa and Brazil, and some UK variants too. But developers are updating their jabs and plan to have them ready by the autumn.There are concerns the vaccines may not work as well against variants first spotted in South Africa and Brazil, and some UK variants too. But developers are updating their jabs and plan to have them ready by the autumn.
They are likely to be offered as a routine booster for some groups.They are likely to be offered as a routine booster for some groups.
How worrying are the new coronavirus variants?How worrying are the new coronavirus variants?
How many vaccine doses are there?How many vaccine doses are there?
The UK has ordered seven vaccines and expects to receive 407 million doses - more than enough for every adult to receive two.The UK has ordered seven vaccines and expects to receive 407 million doses - more than enough for every adult to receive two.
Will children be vaccinated?Will children be vaccinated?
Covid vaccines are being trialled for children by most companies. Pfizer has released early data which suggests children aged 12-15 are well protected, with no unusual side effects.Covid vaccines are being trialled for children by most companies. Pfizer has released early data which suggests children aged 12-15 are well protected, with no unusual side effects.
AstraZeneca has halted its trial involving 300 participants aged six to 17 while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.AstraZeneca has halted its trial involving 300 participants aged six to 17 while the UK's medicines regulator investigates a possible link with rare blood clots in adults.
In the UK, the Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for use in over-16s and the AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines in over-18s.In the UK, the Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for use in over-16s and the AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines in over-18s.
Getting a Covid vaccine is not compulsory because experts say this wouldn't help create public confidence. But making it mandatory for NHS staff and care workers is being considered.Getting a Covid vaccine is not compulsory because experts say this wouldn't help create public confidence. But making it mandatory for NHS staff and care workers is being considered.
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 vaccine.A very small number of people have experienced a severe allergic reaction - known as anaphylaxis - when vaccinated with 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 mild side-effects are possible.Most people will not be affected in any way, although mild side-effects are possible.
Study reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effectsStudy reveals extent of Covid vaccine side-effects
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