Newcastle clinics have been supplied with increasing amounts of Moderna, find out more about this vaccine.Īdvice for people having vaccination with Moderna or Pfizer Which vaccine you receive will depend on a number of factors, including supply. There are three vaccines approved for use in the UK - Moderna, Astra Zeneca, and Pfizer. The council's Every Question Matters campaign can answer any of your vaccine questions or concerns.
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Whenever you book an appointment you will be given the most suitable vaccine for your age and medical history. You can find out more on the NHS website. All vaccines have to go through several stages of clinical trials before they can be approved for use. The vaccine is our best route out of the pandemic and is already protecting millions of people across the country.
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Many of the oldest adults, and therefore most vulnerable, will have received their most recent vaccine dose in September or October 2021. Spring vaccination programme – Fourth dose Appointments are available to book at the Centre for Life and will soon be offered at other community venues. Parents and carers can now book via the National Booking Service online or by calling 119. This follows the rollout of the vaccine to children aged 5-11 who are in a clinical risk group, or who are a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed, on JCVI advice.įamilies of these groups of children have received invitations via their GP or NHS specialist to attend for their vaccines. Parents and carers can, if they want, take up the offer to increase protection against potential future waves of COVID-19, as we learn to live with this virus. This is a non-urgent offer, following the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) review of evidence.Ĭhildren aged 5-11 will be offered two 10 mcg doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 12 weeks apart. Children aged 5 to 11 years oldĪll children aged 5 to 11 years can now receive two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. You can book an appointment for your booster dose if it has been two months since you received a second dose, but you will not receive a booster until it has been three months since your second dose.
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Booster Vaccinesīooster vaccines will be offered to everyone over the age of 16, and those aged 16 years and over who are at an increased risk.Īt present, those eligible to book an appointment for a booster dose or attend a walk-in site include: If you have concerns or questions, please discuss with one of the on-site clinicians. Please note, the vaccine available on site (Pfizer or Moderna) is subject to change at short notice. Your details will be checked when you arrive at the clinic and if you do not meet this criteria you will be turned away. To be eligible for a Booster vaccine it must have been at least three months since your second dose. It also must have been at least eight weeks since you had your first vaccine - This is to ensure your vaccinations are as effective as they can be. Vaccines are available via a number of routes, including pre-booked appointments and drop-in sessions. View our vaccination information summary leaflet for more information. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective.