Who are of higher priority to receive COVID-19 vaccination?

Frontline health and social care workers at high risk of acquiring infection, at high individual risk of developing serious disease, or at risk of transmitting infection to multiple vulnerable persons or other staff in a healthcare environment, are considered of higher priority for vaccination than those at lower risk. This prioritisation should be taken into account during vaccine deployment.

Can you get COVID-19 after vaccine?

If you have been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, you are less likely to catch COVID-19, and to become severely ill if you do catch it. You are also less likely to spread COVID-19 to other people, but it is still possible for this to happen.

How long does COVID-19 vaccine immunity last?

Studies show that individuals who received a Johnson & Johnson or an mRNA vaccine continue to produce antibodies for at least six months after vaccination. However, neutralizing antibody levels start to wane over time.

Is the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recommended for 16 year olds?

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is today advising that all 16 and 17 year olds receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Who is considered of higher priority for COVID-19 vaccination among health and social care workers?

Frontline health and social care workers at high risk of acquiring infection, at high individual risk of developing serious disease, or at risk of transmitting infection to multiple vulnerable persons or other staff in a healthcare environment, are considered of higher priority for vaccination than those at lower risk.

How can I view my COVID-19 vaccination status online?

You can view your COVID-19 vaccination status online and download or print it as a PDF document. To access the service, you’ll need to register for an NHS login if you do not have one already. NHS login registrations may take longer than usual when there are high numbers of requests.

Can you catch COVID-19 after 2 doses of vaccines?

Although 2 doses of vaccine will greatly reduce your own risk of becoming unwell with COVID-19, it is still possible to contract the virus and pass it to others.

How soon after Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination are you protected?

If you receive one dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2, you should receive a second dose of the same vaccine at least 21 days later to complete the vaccination series. Protection against COVID-19 disease may not be maximally effective until at least 7 days after the second dose.

Can 17 year olds get the Covid vaccine in the UK?

Teenagers in Northern Ireland have become the first 16 to 17-year-olds to get a COVID vaccine in the UK. Those in the age category, with no underlying health conditions, have been able to receive a vaccine since Friday.

Can 15 year olds get the Covid vaccine?

The UK’s vaccine advisory body has said it thinks healthy children aged 12-15 years old should not be given the Covid-19 vaccination. But, the group, called the JCVI, do say that more children in this age group with underlying health conditions should be vaccinated.

Who is considered clinically vulnerable to COVID-19?

See full answer• solid organ transplant recipients• people with specific cancers:• people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy• people with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy• people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment• people having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer• people having other targeted cancer treatments that can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors• people who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last 6 months or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs• people with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Who are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19?

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.