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What about the autumn 2022 booster vaccine?
The NHS is starting to offer COVID-19 booster vaccinations to help provide extra protection for those at greatest risk from the virus this winter. In line with the recommendations of the JCVI, these will be offered to: people who live or work in a care …
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the spring 2022 COVID booster vaccine
Please visit NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s website for full FAQs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID vaccinations for 5 -11 year olds
Please visit NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s website for full FAQs.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about booster vaccinations
Please visit NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s website for full FAQs. If you are a member of staff at the Trust you can also find out about booster vaccinations on the staff intranet.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about vaccination and pregnancy
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about vaccinating children and young people
Please visit NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s website for full FAQs.
I’m worried that I may have had the Covishield vaccine so not be able to travel to Europe
The government has confirmed that no Covishield vaccines have been administered in the UK. All AstraZeneca vaccines given in the UK are the same product and appear on the NHS COVID Pass as Vaxzevria. The European Medicines Agency has authorised this brand of the vaccine and …
I’ve read that the first dose gives you high levels of protection so why do I need a second?
Evidence shows that the second dose not only increases your protection against Covid but gives you longer-lasting protection so it is very important that you have both doses. Covid-19 can make you very seriously ill and have long-term effects on your health so getting the …
When should I have my second dose?
The JCVI advice is that second doses should be given 8 to 12 weeks after the first dose. This takes into account the latest evidence, which indicates that a gap of 8 to 12 weeks is likely to provide better, longer-term protection than a shorter …
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Can I have a different vaccine for my second dose?
No, it is recommended that you have the same vaccine for both doses. This is because we do not know yet if using different vaccines will give people the same high levels of protection. Trials are underway to test this but at the moment there …
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