Hospitals and clinics offering Covid vaccines near you-find your nearest hub by zip code

Vaccines against the coronavirus are beginning to be rolled out throughout the United Kingdom.

As the rollout of the largest vaccination program in NHS history is gaining momentum, hundreds of vaccination services by doctors and healthcare professionals have been launched throughout the UK this week.

Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and other NHS staff work with the GP to vaccinate people over the age of 80 and care for teleworkers and residents identified as priority groups for life-saving vaccines. I will.

The NHS will contact people in the priority group when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.

A group of healthcare providers have set up local immunization centers in villages, towns and cities covering all parts of the country.

But where is the nearest vaccine clinic? You can use the handy Zip Code Finder below to check:

Who can get the Covid-19 vaccine?

The NHS is currently providing the Covid-19 vaccine to people at highest risk for coronavirus.

At this time, it is provided below.

Some people over the age of 80 already have hospital appointments in the coming weeks

• People who live or work in nursing homes
• High-risk healthcare professionals

Vaccines will be broader and will be delivered elsewhere as soon as possible.

The order in which people are vaccinated is based on advice from the Joint Committee on Immunization and Immunization (JCVI).

The NHS will notify you when it is your turn to vaccinate. It is important not to contact the NHS for vaccination by then.

Advice for childbearing age, pregnant or lactating

You need to wait for the COVID-19 vaccine.

• If you are pregnant – you have to wait until your baby is born
• If you are breastfeeding – you have to wait until you stop breastfeeding

If you are vaccinated, do not become pregnant for at least 2 months after your second vaccination.

If you later find out that you are pregnant when you get the COVID-19 vaccine, don’t worry. The vaccine cannot give you or your baby COVID-19.

There is no evidence that it is safer to be pregnant or breastfeeding. However, more evidence is needed before providing the vaccine.

How to inoculate Covid-19 vaccine

It is given as an injection into your upper arm.

It is given as two doses at least every 21 days.

How safe is the COVID-19 vaccine?

The vaccine approved for use in the United Kingdom was developed by Pfizer / BioN Tech.

It meets the strict standards of safety, quality and efficacy set by the independent Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

The advice on the government website states: “Approved coronavirus vaccines must pass all clinical trials and safety checks of all other approved medicines. MHRA complies with international safety standards.

“Other vaccines are being developed and will only be available on the NHS after being thoroughly tested to ensure they are safe and effective.

“To date, thousands of people have been vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine, and serious side effects such as allergic reactions have been reported very rarely. No long-term complications have been reported. “

How effective is the Covid-19 vaccine?

According to health experts, most people are protected from the coronavirus after receiving both Covid-19 vaccines.

It takes several weeks after receiving the second dose for it to work.

Even if you are vaccinated, you are unlikely to get a coronavirus.

Side effects of Covid-19 vaccine

Most side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine are mild and do not last for more than a week, as follows:

• Pain in the arm with a needle
• Fatigue
• headache
• I feel the pain

Painkillers such as paracetamol can be taken as needed.

If the temperature is high, you may have a coronavirus or other infection.

If your symptoms worsen or you are worried, call 111.

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