Covid Vaccine

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Watch Bradley Whitaker have his Coronavirus vaccine at a Vaccination Centre

Liz Hunt is having her Coronavirus vaccine on the ward in hospital

Vaccine Questions

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What is a vaccine?

Why are vaccines important?

How do vaccines work?

How does it protect me?

Does it protect others?

Why should I get the Covid vaccine?

How is it tested?

Will it work for everybody?

Can I catch Coronavirus from it?

Will it change my DNA?

Are there any side effects?

When does it start working?

How long does protection last?

Can I spread Coronavirus after?

Do I still need to wear a mask after?

Getting the vaccine

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When is it my turn?

Will I get a letter or phone call?

Where will I have the vaccine?

Which vaccine will I have?

Do I have to give consent?

Why wait 15 minutes?

What if I feel ill a few days later?

Why do I need two doses?

When can I have my second dose?

What if I am unwell for my second appointment?

Can support staff have the vaccine?

What about unpaid carers?

Worries and concerns

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Is there a lot of paperwork?

Can I take a supporter?

I am clinically extremely vulnerable…

Is the vaccine halal?

I am worried about allergies

What if I am pregnant?

I am scared of needles

I have just had the flu jab

What about scams and fake news?

I still have questions, what should I do?

Updated Monday 3 May 2021

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