Covid booster vaccines will now be available at walk-in centres across England, as ministers and health chiefs step up efforts to encourage people to have the third jab. Previously, those who were eligible for the booster jab, which is administered six months after the second dose, had to make an appointment. Now, more than 30 […]
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Covid booster jabs now available at walk-in centres
November 2nd, 2021New study suggests lateral flow tests are more reliable than thought
October 19th, 2021A new study has indicated that lateral flow tests are more reliable than first thought. Researchers from University College London found that lateral flow tests (LFTs) are highly effective in detecting people who have a high risk of spreading Covid-19 and should be trusted. When lateral flow tests were introduced as a means of speeding […]
All 16 and 17-year-olds in England set to be offered Covid-19 vaccine from August 23rd
August 17th, 2021All sixteen and 17-year-olds in England are expected to be able to book a vaccine from the 23rd August, the government has announced. The health secretary has confirmed that all teenagers aged 16 and 17 will be able to book a Covid-19 vaccine before the end of August. Sajid Javid said that setting this ambitious […]
England’s chief midwife issues plea for pregnant women to have the Covid-19 vaccine
August 3rd, 2021England’s chief midwife has issued a plea for pregnant women to come forward and have a Covid-19 vaccine. Estimates based on data collected from GP surgeries and Public Health England (PHE) records suggest that hundreds of thousands of women have not yet been vaccinated. The number of pregnant women in hospital with Covid-19 is increasing […]
Moderna vaccine approved for teens in the EU
July 27th, 2021
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved the Moderna vaccine for teenagers. The Moderna vaccine will now be available to vaccinate 12-17-year-olds across the EU. The vaccine is the second to be approved for teens after the Pfizer-BioNTech jab. The US-made vaccine requires two doses with an interval of at least four weeks. The decision […]
Fully vaccinated NHS staff may be exempt from isolation rules
July 13th, 2021
Members of NHS staff who have had both Covid-19 jabs may be exempt from isolation rules as part of new guidelines under consideration by ministers. Health bosses have urged the government to consider altering the current rules to try and reduce the risk of staff shortages at a time when case numbers are rising. Sources […]
Doctors keen to keep some Covid measures in place after ‘freedom day’
July 6th, 2021Doctors are keen to keep some Covid-19 measures in place, as the Prime Minister prepares to unveil more information about what will happen on July 19th. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for the use of face masks to continue in some settings and for ventilation standards to be reviewed. July 19th has been […]
Researchers encourage the public to look out for new symptoms linked to Covid-19 Delta variant
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UK regulator approves Pfizer vaccines for 12-15-year-olds
June 8th, 2021The UK’s medicines regulator has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for 12-15-year-olds. The MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) conducted an extensive review of the vaccine and members have now confirmed that the jab is safe for use in children aged 12 and over. The vaccine had already been approved for over 16s in […]
Study suggests Covid-19 may increase the risk of stillbirth and prematurity
May 25th, 2021A new study suggests that Covid-19 may increase the risk of stillbirth and prematurity. The study, which was conducted in the UK, revealed that infection around the time of birth slightly increased the risk of giving birth prematurely and stillbirth. Researchers stressed that the risk to pregnant women remains very low. The research was led […]
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