Suffolk and North East Essex
COVID-19 Vaccination Service
From August 19, those aged 16 and 17 will be eligible for a single dose of Pfizer and will be able to obtain the vaccine at any of our walk-in clinics. Please bear in mind when attending walk-in clinics that vaccine supplies are limited and variable. Those aged 12 to 15 who have been deemed eligible for a vaccine on the basis of a medical vulnerability are not able to attend walk-in clinics but will instead be contacted directly by their GP practice in the forthcoming days and advised where they can get an appointment.
Watch a recording from local GP Dr Juno Jesuthasan talking about the vaccine and common side effects.
A Public Health England leaflet:
COVID-19 Vaccination: A guide for adults
The NHS in Suffolk and north east Essex wants to make sure residents know what to do when it’s time for their second dose of the vaccine.
New Government guidance advises that second dose Covid-19 vaccinations can now be given at eight weeks. If you are 50 or over, or have an underlying health condition, you can now bring forward any second doses booked on or after May 24. Cancel and re-book on the NHS website.
Warning: Do not attend if you have tested positive for COVID-19 28 days prior to your appointment or if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Symptoms include a new persistent cough, fever or high temperature, loss of taste and/or loss of smell. If this is the case then please self isolate for 14 days in line with national guidance.
This website provides details for Suffolk and the Colchester and Tendring areas of Essex
Getting vaccinated means protecting yourself and may also help to protect your family, friends and patients from the virus.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is our best defence against the virus. The vaccine is highly effective against the virus causing symptoms and it is currently being distributed across the UK.
The COVID-19 vaccine is our best defence against the virus used alongside effective social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands.
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