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Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

Click through the sections below to find out more.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.

If you would like to view vaccination FAQs in other languages, please visit the NHS resources page.

The Covid-19 vaccine is given as an injection into your upper arm.

It's given as 2 doses. You will have the 2nd dose 3 to 12 weeks after having the 1st dose.

Page updated: 27/01/2021 Page updated by: Communications

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