IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE COVID-19 VACCINATION
Broomhill & Lodge Moor Surgeries are working closely with the other local practices within our Primary Care Network to provide a COVID-19 vaccine service for all of our patients.
The vaccines will be administered at a COVID-19 vaccine centre that we have set up at St. Columba’s Church in Crosspool with our colleagues in the other practices within our network.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SURGERY TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE VACCINE
(PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ST.COLUMBA’s CHURCH TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE VACCINE)
WE WILL BE CONTACTING PATIENTS DIRECTLY TO ARRANGE VACCINATION BASED ON THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES
How the COVID-19 vaccine is given?
On arrival at St Columba’s Church Hall you will be asked to check in with one of the reception team.
You will be provided with some written information regarding the vaccine.
It is important you have read this information and consent to having the vaccine before you go ahead.
There will be several clinicians vaccinating at the centre at any one time.
Please wait in your designated waiting area to be called forward by one of the vaccinators.
You will be asked if you have read and understand the information provided and that you consent to receiving the vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccine will then be given as an injection into your upper arm.
You will be required to remain at the site for 15 minutes after you have had your vaccine for a period of observation.
If you feel unwell during this period of observation please alert a member of staff immediately.
It is important that you must not drive for 15 minutes after the vaccine is administered.
The vaccines are given as 2 doses, at least 21 to 28 days apart (depending on which vaccine you are given)
The Government has now recommended a change in vaccination strategy to focus on administering the first dose of the vaccine to as many patients as quickly and safely as possible.
It is now recommended that the second dose is given within 12 weeks of the first dose of the vaccine.
In order to assist us to run the service as efficiently and safely as possible:
- Attend at your allocated appointment on time. (Please do not attend without a prearranged appointment)
- Wear a mask or face covering throughout your time at the vaccination centre.
- Please follow the guidance of the team members and abide by the social distancing measures we have put in place at the centre.
- Ensure you wear appropriate clothes for the weather. You may be asked to wait outside the centre for a short period in order to maintain social distancing.
- Please wear a short sleeved shirt or top so that your shoulder is easily accessible ready for the vaccination.
- If driving to the centre please park safely and with consideration of the local residents.
Read about the approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 by MHRA on GOV.UK
Read about the approved Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19 by MHRA on GOV.UK
Updated 05/01/2021
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