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NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
South Yorkshire
Integrated Care Board
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– protect yourself and others
NHS South Yorkshire is encouraging people to still come forward for their COVID-19 vaccinations.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19.
Everyone aged 5 and over can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. People aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15, can also get a booster dose. People aged 5 and over who had a severely weakened immune system when they had their first 2 doses, will be offered a 3rd dose before any booster doses. Some people, including those aged 50 years or over, those at higher risk or who are pregnant, and frontline health and social care workers, will be offered a seasonal booster in autumn/winter 2022. People eligible for this booster will be contacted by the NHS or their GP when a vaccine is available for them. Anyone who gets COVID-19 can become seriously ill or have long-term effects. The COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others. Research has shown the vaccines help: • reduce your risk of getting seriously ill or dying from
COVID-19 • reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 • protect against COVID-19 variants The 1st dose should give you some protection from 3 or 4 weeks after you’ve had it. But you need 2 doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection. Most people also need a booster dose to help improve the protection from the first 2 doses of the vaccine. Is not too late to have your vaccines. Please visit http:// nhs.uk/covid-vaccination for more information and to book your vaccinations. There are also a number of walk-in clinics available in Sheffield, you can find details of where these are online at https://bit.ly/ grabajabsheffield. There is a chance you might still get or spread COVID-19 even if you have a vaccine, so it’s important to follow advice about how to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19. Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser regularly throughout the day, if you are feeling ill stay indoors and limit your contact with people until you feel better. Catch coughs and sneezes in tissues and dispose of them or in the crook of your arm if you don’t have a tissue, use hand sanitiser or wash your hands after.
