Easy Read Information for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
Coronavirus Vaccination Programme
Plan B Coronavirus Update December 2021
Good news - There are 3 current vaccines for Covid-19! | |
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Good news! There are 3 current vaccines for Covid-19 ![]() |
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Anyone aged over 12 can get the first 2 doses of the vaccine. People aged over 16 can also get their booster jab.
What happens at your vaccination appointment?
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Do I need to stay safe until I get the vaccine? | |
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Yes - it is important that you still remember: Hands – wash your hands a lot Face – wear a covering over your nose and mouth when you are with other people Space – keep your distance from people you do not normally live with |
Do I need to stay safe until I get the vaccine? | |
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Having the vaccine will stop you from getting ill BUT you will still be able to give the virus to someone else |
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We hope things will get back to normal when lots of people have had the vaccine (jab). It will take a long time to vaccinate everyone who can have it. |
Is the vaccine dangerous? |
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No. All vaccines have to be checked very carefully before the Government will let them be used The Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination has passed all the checks |
Will the vaccine give me Coronavirus (Covid-19?) | |
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No. The vaccine cannot give you Coronavirus (Covid-19) If you have 2 doses of the vaccine you are less likely to be ill if you catch the virus
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Do I need to ring my GP? | |
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No. Your GP surgery (doctor) will let you know when it is your turn to have the vaccine (jab) Do not contact your GP (doctor). |
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Your GP (doctor) will contact you by:
You will be told when and where to go for your vaccine (jab)
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Are there any side-effects after having the vaccine? | |
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After having the vaccination (jab) you might have some mild side-effects, for example: · a sore arm where the needle went in |
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You can take painkillers, such as paracetamol if you need to |
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If your symptoms get worse or you are worried, call 111 or use the online service: |
Can I have the vaccine if I have allergies? | |
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Do not have the vaccine if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to:
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Tell the staff before they give you the vaccination (jab) |
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If you do have a reaction to the vaccine, staff will be there to look after you and make you better |
If I’ve had Coronavirus (Covid-19), do I need to have the vaccine? |
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Yes - we don’t know if you will be able to catch Coronavirus (Covid-19) again, so best to get the vaccine |
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If you have symptoms that could be Coronavirus you should get a test |
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Don’t get your vaccine until 28 days after you test positive |
Will I be given a choice about receiving the vaccine? | |
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You will be able to choose if you want to have the vaccine BUT the NHS wants as many people as possible to have the vaccine If lots of people have the vaccine, the virus will not spread so easily |
Why do I need both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine? | |
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You need two doses of the vaccine They need to be at least 8 weeks apart This will help stop you getting Coronavirus (Covid-19) You also need to get a booster dose of the vaccine to make sure the protection from the first two doses keeps going |
I can’t take some medicines because of my religious beliefs or my diet. What are the ingredients of the vaccine? |
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The Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine does not have any animal products or egg in it |
Can I get my COVID-19 vaccine around the same time or on the same day as I have my flu vaccine? | |
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Yes you can have both your COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same time. |
Public Health England Easy Read Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccination
Norfolk and Waveney CCG Easy Read Guide in PDF format
More easy read resources and information
Healthwatch Norfolk Easy Read Page