26 02, 2021

What side effects can I expect from the COVID-19 vaccine?

2021-02-26T15:27:51+00:00

Side effects are important considerations when the MHRA is assessing vaccines. As with many other vaccines, the MHRA identified that some people might feel slightly unwell after receiving either of […]

What side effects can I expect from the COVID-19 vaccine?2021-02-26T15:27:51+00:00
26 02, 2021

What is being done to encourage vaccine uptake in black, Asian, minority ethnic and other disproportionately-affected communities or groups?

2021-02-26T15:23:48+00:00

We understand that some communities have specific concerns and may be more hesitant in taking the vaccine than others. The NHS is working to ensure vaccine messages reach as diverse […]

What is being done to encourage vaccine uptake in black, Asian, minority ethnic and other disproportionately-affected communities or groups?2021-02-26T15:23:48+00:00
26 02, 2021

I am an unpaid carer. When can I have my vaccine?

2021-02-26T15:23:30+00:00

If you are caring for someone with underlying health conditions who would struggle to cope if you became unwell, you can help the vaccination effort by contacting your GP practice […]

I am an unpaid carer. When can I have my vaccine?2021-02-26T15:23:30+00:00
26 02, 2021

Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with long-term conditions?

2021-02-26T15:20:23+00:00

Vaccines are approved if they are considered safe for people with long-term conditions. The approved vaccines are safe and effective for the vast majority of people; they have been tested on tens of thousands of people and […]

Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe for people with long-term conditions?2021-02-26T15:20:23+00:00
26 02, 2021

Will the vaccines work with the new variants?

2021-02-26T15:19:52+00:00

Currently there is no evidence that the new variants will be resistant to the vaccines we have, so we are continuing to vaccinate people as planned. Scientists are now looking […]

Will the vaccines work with the new variants?2021-02-26T15:19:52+00:00
26 02, 2021

How does the vaccine work?

2021-02-26T15:19:22+00:00

The COVID-19 vaccines work in a similar way to other vaccines. The vaccine makes a protein from the virus that is important for creating protection. The protein stimulates the immune […]

How does the vaccine work?2021-02-26T15:19:22+00:00
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