Archives for February, 2022

5-11-year-olds to be offered Covid vaccine from April

February 22nd, 2022
5-11-year-olds to be offered Covid vaccine from April

The government has confirmed that 5-11-year-olds will be offered the Covid vaccine from April. Following advice from the JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation), children aged between 5 and 11 years old will be able to access the vaccine. The rollout will start in April and children in this age group will be given […]

NHS doctors call for better awareness of early heart attack symptoms

February 15th, 2022
NHS doctors call for better awareness of early heart attack symptoms

NHS doctors are calling for better awareness of early heart attack symptoms to save lives. The NHS claims that thousands of lives could be saved if people were aware of some of the early and less well-known signs, including sweating and tightness in the chest. A survey recently revealed that less than 50% of people […]

UK approves 5th Covid vaccine

February 8th, 2022
UK approves 5th Covid vaccine

UK regulators have approved a fifth Covid vaccine. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Novavax, a vaccine developed in the US. The MHRA suggests that the vaccine is safe for adults and can be used as a first and second dose. Millions of doses of the Novavax vaccine are currently being […]

Covid vaccines approved for vulnerable 5-11-year-olds in England

February 1st, 2022
Covid vaccines approved for vulnerable 5-11-year-olds in England

Children aged between 5 and 11 who are at risk will be offered Covid-19 vaccines from Monday 31st January in England. The UK drugs regulator has approved a low-dose Covid vaccine, which will now be offered to the most vulnerable children. Children aged 5-11 who have underlying health issues, such as diabetes, and those with […]

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