Welcome to the weekly COVID-19 information round up.
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This bulletin aims to give you a summary about COVID-19 related information that is new or has changed recently.
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Autumn and winter plan for COVID-19
The Prime Minister has set out the government’s ‘COVID-19 Response – Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ for managing COVID-19 at a press conference. This followed a statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, to the House of Commons.
The publication outlines the government’s plans for autumn and winter 2021 for England. It includes the government’s 'Plan A' – a comprehensive approach designed to steer the country through autumn and winter 2021/22. It also outlines a 'Plan B' which would only be enacted if the data suggests further measures are necessary to protect the NHS.
The main things which we can all do to keep us safe are summarised below:
- Continue to get tested if you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
- Be sensible, be responsible.
- Wash your hands.
- Use ventilation.
- Consider wearing a face covering in crowded places with people that you don’t know.
- Stay at home if you feel unwell.
- Download and use the app.
COVID-19 booster vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme.
To maintain the high level of protection through the coming winter, the JCVI is advising that booster vaccines be offered to those more at risk from serious disease, and who were vaccinated during phase one of the vaccine programme (priority groups one to nine).
This includes:
- those living in residential care homes for older adults
- all adults aged 50 years or over
- front-line health and social care workers
- all those aged 16 to 49 years with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, and adult carers
The JCVI advises a preference for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the booster programme, regardless of which vaccine brand someone received for their primary doses. This follows data from the COV-BOOST trial that indicates the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is well tolerated as a third dose and provides a strong booster response.The JCVI advises that it would be appropriate for the booster vaccine programme to begin in September 2021, as soon as operationally practical.
Alternatively, a half dose of the Moderna vaccine may be offered. Where mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) cannot be offered, for example due to allergies, the AstraZeneca vaccine may be considered for those who received it previously.
You will be invited to get your vaccination so please watch out for a letter, email or text if you are in one of the categories above.
Read the Government announcement here.
Young people aged 12 to 15 to be offered COVID-19 vaccine
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, announced that people aged 12 to 15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, following advice from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
The government has accepted the advice of the four UK CMOs and the NHS is preparing to deliver a schools-based vaccination programme. Invitations for vaccination will begin next week.
Parental, guardian or carer consent will be sought by vaccination healthcare staff prior to vaccination in line with existing school vaccination programmes.
School-aged children aged 12 to 15 will primarily receive their COVID-19 vaccination in their school with alternative provision for those who are home schooled, in secure services or specialist mental health settings.
You can read the full announcement here
Download the guide for children age 12 to 17.
Midwifery team runs pop-up COVID vaccination clinics
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can drop in to Bradford Royal Infirmary’s (BRI) Maternity Unit to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
The NHS COVID vaccination programme for Bradford District and Craven is once again hosting pop-up vaccination clinics at the Women’s and Newborn Unit at BRI, part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
By getting the jab, mums-to-be and those who are breastfeeding can protect themselves and their babies.
Staff are hosting sessions, from 9am to 5pm, on Friday 17 September, and Tuesday 21 September.
The team ran some sessions last month which proved a big hit with many women attending.
There’s no need to book – expectant and new mums can just come along to the Women’s and Newborn Unit on any of the days listed above.
In addition to the vaccination clinics at BRI, anyone aged 16 and over can ‘Grab a Jab’ at a number of walk-in clinics through the Bradford District and Craven area. People can find their nearest clinic by visiting www.bit.ly/VaccineWalkinClinic
Timetable of walk-in vaccination clinics across the district
Who can attend?
- Anyone aged 16 or over. Some clinics are for people of certain ages because of the type of vaccine being offered and some walk-in sites are offering the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 16 and 17.
- Anyone who is due their second dose and had their first dose 8 weeks ago or there’s a clinical need for it to be earlier.
- If you already have an appointment booked, you can still get a jab at a walk-in clinic but please make sure you cancel your booked appointment so someone else can use it.
- You do not need to have an NHS number or be registered with a GP.
Check out the full timetable including eligibility and vaccine types for walk-in vaccinations. The overview is below but the website will always have the most up to date information.
Friday 17 September 2021
- The Broadway (Market St entrance), Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1JR, 10am – 5pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
- Rimmington Pharmacy, Bridge St, Bradford, BD1 1AY, 9am – 6pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
- Airedale Hospital, Skipton Rd, Steeton, BD20 6TD, 9am – 12pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Airedale Hospital, Skipton Rd, Steeton, BD20 6TD, 2pm – 6pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Silsden Medical Practice, Elliott St, Silsden, BD20 0DG, 9am – 12.30pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Silsden Medical Practice, Elliott St, Silsden, BD20 0DG, 1.30pm – 5.30pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Women’s and Newborn Unit, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DA, 9am – 5pm, Age 16 – 40 & pregnant or breastfeeding women, Pfizer vaccines
Saturday 18 September 2021
- The Broadway (Market St entrance), Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1JR, 10am – 5pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
- Rimmington Pharmacy, Bridge St, Bradford, BD1 1AY, 9am – 6pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
- Jacobs Well, Nelson Street, Bradford, BD1 5AX, 10am – 4pm, Age 16 or over, 2nd dose AstraZeneca (40+) & Moderna vaccines
- Community Rooms, Emily Street Mosque, Keighley, BD21 3EG, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Community Rooms, Emily Street Mosque, Keighley, BD21 3EG, 1.30pm – 4.30pm , Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
- Airedale Hospital, Skipton Rd, Steeton, BD20 6TD, 9am – 1pm, Age 16 – 40, Pfizer vaccines
Sunday 19 September 2021
- Rimmington Pharmacy, Bridge St, Bradford, BD1 1AY, 9am – 6pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
- Jacobs Well, Nelson Street, Bradford, BD1 5AX, 10am – 4pm, Age 16 – 40, Moderna vaccines
- The Broadway (Market St entrance), Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1JR, 11am – 4pm, Age 16 or over, AstraZeneca & Pfizer vaccines
If you prefer you can book an appointment with the National Booking Service. You can do so online or you can call 119 free of charge, which is open 16 hours a day (from 7am until 11pm), seven days a week.
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Helpful links
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Latest COVID-19 vaccines information including a list of FAQs
Testing information for in the District
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