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Why is it important to get your COVID-19 vaccination?
If you’re a frontline worker in the NHS, you are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 at work. Getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as you can, should protect you and may help to protect your family and those you may care for. The …
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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
Please visit NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group’s website for full FAQs.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about vaccinating children and young people
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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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How can I bring my second dose forward?
Anyone who has an appointment booked for their second dose before 19 July should attend as planned. People who have appointments after this, and which are more than 9 weeks after their first dose, will be able to bring them forward. If you received your …
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