Coronavirus Vaccine

**Covid-19 Vaccination Update**

The NHS vaccination programme will offer every adult the chance to book a covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year to protect the nation against the Omicron variant.

As part of the biggest and fastest vaccine programme in health service history, online bookings are available for all those in their 30s and above from today.

The best way to get your vaccine is by booking online at www.nhs.uk or by calling 119 – please do keep checking availability as appointments are loaded onto the system every day. The website and phoneline are understandably very busy and we thank you for your patience when booking.

The National Booking Service will then open up to everyone aged 18 and over from Wednesday this week.

The NHS is prioritising bookings for boosters and is urging people to book a slot to guarantee their vital jab. Some sites offer walk-in appointments where no appointment is needed. Please check here for clinics with walk-in availability and their opening hours www.happyhealthylives.uk/vaccinationdrop-ins

GP teams have been asked to clinically prioritise their services to free up maximal capacity to support the covid-19 vaccination programme, alongside delivering critical appointments such as cancer, urgent and emergency care. This might mean that for some people, routine appointments are postponed as part of the national mission to roll out boosters.

Scientists are very concerned about the spread of Omicron due to the speed with which it spreads and because two doses do not appear to provide much protection but thankfully, a booster dramatically improves this.

That is why the Government has asked the NHS to prioritise boosters over other routine care.

We appreciate your support and understanding – and urge you to come forward for your vaccination as soon as possible.

LOOKING FOR A DROP-IN CLINIC? Visit the Health and Care Partnership website.

Children aged 12-15 years

Most children will have been offered their vaccine at school. The vaccinations have been delivered by CWPT's School Immunisations Team across all secondary schools in Coventry and Warwickshire. Out of school clinics are now available for any child aged 12-15 who has not yet had their first Covid-19 vaccination. Details of clinics are available below.

Poster for 12-15 year old COVID vaccinations_JAN2022

Find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15

There is a website which was designed by young people for young people, here you can learn more about the vaccine, get answers to your questions and when ready, organise your jab locally. Visit Everything COVID.

Children aged 5 - 11 at risk

COVID-19 vaccination guide for parents of at risk children - Health Publications [pdf] 479KB

COVID-19 What to expect after your child's vaccination 5-11years [pdf] 503KB

Protect yourself and your family

Getting vaccinated means protecting yourself and may also help to protect your family, friends and patients from the virus.

Continue to wash hands, cover face, and make space

The COVID-19 vaccine is our best defence against the virus used alongside effective social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands.

A clinically approved vaccination

The vaccine has been developed and approved following several clinical trials involving thousands of people across the world.

How the vaccine is given

The vaccine is given by injection into the arm or shoulder. You will be asked which arm you wish to have it in – we recommend if you are right-handed to have it in your left arm and vice versa. You will need two doses of the vaccine to gain the maximum protection. If you do not have both doses the vaccine will not be fully effective.

Find out more

Be aware of scams

Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing-looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local pharmacy.

People are warned to be alert to these scams. The NHS will:

NEVER ask for payment - the vaccine is free
NEVER ask for your bank details
NEVER arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
NEVER ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport

View the poster for more information.

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Guide for adults leaflet

COVID-19 What to expect

COVID-19 pregnancy leaflet

COVID-19 pregnancy leaflet large print

COVID-19 Easy Read resources

COVID-19 vaccination FAQs: students in Higher Education Institutions

COVID-19 vaccination migrant invitation letter

Guides for eligible children and young people on COVID-19 vaccination

A guide for eligible children and young people aged 12-17

A guide for eligible children and young people aged 16-17

A guide for at-risk children and young people aged 12-15 (simple text print version)

Information for children and young people on what to expect after COVID19 vaccination

Easy-read resources for children are available to download.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster vaccination

Your guide to booster vaccination

Local partner resources

Coventry and Warwickshire Health and Care Partnership has created a series of videos about the vaccination programme, which are available in a range of languages. The full list of videos can be viewed here.
Coventry City Council has produced a vaccine myth-busting webpage, which can be viewed here.
COVID-19 vaccination programme Information for healthcare practitioners V3.10 can be viewed here.
In partnership with Coventry City Council, a myth busting factsheet is available for children and young people:

Busting myths about covid vaccines for 12-15 year olds A3 v3.pdf [pdf] 388KB