When you get the call, get your jab!
Date Added: 28/04/2021
We are now in the second phase of the national vaccination rollout as people under 45 are now encouraged to get their jab when their turn comes.
The NHS has now offered a first dose to everybody in the first 9 cohorts – those aged 50 and over, the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers – and is on track to offer a jab to all adults in the UK by the end of July.
Over 33.5 million people have now received a first dose of a vaccine – over 63.5% of the UK adult population – with 12 million receiving their second dose. This means over 22.8% of the UK adult population have now received both doses of a vaccine – giving them the strongest possible protection from this virus, with over 45.5 million vaccines administered overall.
How you will be contacted for your COVID-19 vaccination
The NHS will let you know when it's your turn to have the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.
The vaccine is being offered at larger vaccination centres, pharmacies and some local NHS services such as hospitals or GP surgeries.
More people are being offered the vaccine every week. Every jab gives us hope of getting life moving again.
COVID-19 health advice
Book now if you're eligible
You do not need to wait to be contacted if any of the following apply:
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you're aged 42 or over or you'll turn 42 before 1 July 2021
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you're at high risk from COVID-19 (clinically extremely vulnerable)
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you have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
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you have a learning disability
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you're an eligible frontline health or social care worker
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you get a Carer's Allowance, get support following an assessment by your local authority or your GP record shows you are a carer
You can book appointments at a larger vaccination centre or a pharmacy that provides COVID-19 vaccinations.
Book your COVID-19 vaccination appointments online
Find out more about who can get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Get a rapid test if you don't have symptoms
Everyone without symptoms can now get a free, rapid COVID-19 test. You can get a test and collect test kits to use at home from our test sites in Biggleswade, Flitwick, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, from local pharmacies or online. Find out more here.
COVID-19 useful information
Full information is available on our website.
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