Vaccines are the way out of this pandemic. An effective vaccine is the best way to protect people from Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Following extensive trials, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have been approved in the UK and the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme is underway in Cheshire.

• Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 vaccinations in Cheshire

Nationally, an independent group of experts (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) has recommended that the NHS first offers a vaccines to those at highest risk of catching the disease and of suffering serious complications or dying from COVID-19.

The NHS is planning to vaccinate everyone in the top four priority groups by mid February 2021 – including older care home residents and staff, everyone aged over 70, all frontline NHS and care staff and all those who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

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