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I had the AstraZeneca vaccine and am worried about possible side effects from my second dose – can I have a different vaccine?

No. The JCVI have been very clear that people who had AstraZeneca for their first dose should also have this for their second vaccination, whatever age they are. So far, there have not been any confirmed cases of the very rare type of blood clotting …

Are the vaccines safe?

Yes. The COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the UK have met strict standards of safety and effectiveness. They have been approved by an independent body (The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), which follows international standards of safety, and have gone through all the same …

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