Covid Vaccine Information
(Updated 8th November 2021 )
Booster appointments are being booked - patients will be called or you can book via the National Booking service
Link to the national booking system:
Book a coronavirus vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
If you are struggling to book their appointment, please contact the CCG Central Referral Team(CRS - open Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm) who will be able to help
Contact number: 0300 123 0771
For any questions you have about Covid Vaccinations can be found at our CCG's website
https://www.essexcovidvaccine.nhs.uk/
or if you have any questions about vaccines email epunft.askpharmacy@nhs.net
If you have any questions about the clinic such as parking, wheelchairs, carers etc please call The Burnham Surgery DO NOT CrouchVale Medical Centre.
If you have no transport
The Dart free service has now been extended to cover the whole of the Dengie peninsula, Maldon and Heybridge to enable people to have their jabs at Sainsbury centre. This is a door to door service.
Transport is available to South Woodham Ferrers, Sainsbury's Vaccination Center from The Dengie Peninsula, Maldon and Heybridge. You do need to book in advance. 01621 874410
Leaflet for Adults
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944430/PHE_11843_Covid-19_guide_for_adults_leaflet.pdf
Leaflet on what to expect after your vaccination
Why do I have to wait for my injection
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944468/PHE_11843_Covid-19_why_do_I_have_to_wait.pdf
Phased Priority Group Poster
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/943726/PHE_11895_COVID_vaccine_priority_poster.pdf
Patient Information leaflet of Pfizer Biotech Link:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948518/Information_for_UK_recipients_on_PfizerBioNTech.pdf
Patient Information leaflet of Astra Zeneca
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-approval-of-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca/information-for-uk-recipients-on-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca
New guidance has been issued for the use of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
This follows further reviews by the independent regulator, the MHRA, and the Commission for Human Medicines, of a very small number of people in the UK who have developed a rare blood-clotting condition since having the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
The MHRA and Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations have emphasised that the risk of this condition is extremely small and that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for the vast majority of people. They have recommended that:
Everyone who has had the AstraZeneca vaccine should still have a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, irrespective of age, unless they have had a blood clot or have an existing risk of thrombosis (blood clotting)
People aged 30 and over or who have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe Covid-19 disease should still be offered the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine. The benefits in protecting them against the serious consequences of COVID-19 outweigh any risk of this rare condition.
People aged 18-29 who do not have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe Covid-19 disease will be offered an alternative Covid-19 vaccine where available. (This has been recommended as a precaution as people under 30 are at less risk from Covid-19 and not because they are considered to be at particular risk of developing the rare blood clot.)
People under 30 can still choose to have the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine if this will mean they can be protected more quickly and they have been made aware of the guidance.
Please see the leaflet below that has been produced by Public Health England and the NHS to answer any questions you may have
The local NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine and local residents are being asked not to contact their practice enquiring about vaccination
Frontline workers - there will be a dedicated Vaccination Hub set up in due course by the CCG.
NHS are not able to vaccinate everyone all at once - it will be a relatively small number at first - but NHS has already made a good start vaccinating vulnerable patients. Patients will be contacted and invited for vaccination - NHS urges patients not to contact their practice enquiring about vaccination, NHS will contact you.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/
This leaflet explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from Coronavirus:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/951042/PHE_11920_AZ_Covid-19_Older_adults_leaflet.pdf
Frequently asked questions on the suitability of the COVID-19 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for you:
https://eput.nhs.uk/news-events/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccine/
All women of childbearing age, those currently pregnant or breastfeeding:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948631/PHE_11920_Covid-19_pregnant_leaflet_v2.pdf
Information for people who have had their first COVID-19 vaccination - what to expect:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948780/PHE_11920_Covid-19_what_to_expect_v2.pdf
For leaflets on vaccination and phases go to Opening times and Covid Vaccination Program Section
Easy Read Leaflet about Coronavirus Vaccine
A Guide to Covid Vaccine Easy Read