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Vaccinations

Greg Fell, Director of Public Health, is encouraging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated or get boosted before Christmas.

The NHS vaccinations page is accepting pre-booked appointments for booster doses for people aged 18 and over (if eligible) from 2 months (61 days) after their 2^nd vaccination.

Boosters are available to those eligible 18+ 3 months from 2^nd dose.

Vaccinations in Sheffield

Vaccination clinic information for Sheffield, including walk-in sites, can be found on our vaccinations page.

Community testing, vaccination, self-isolation and support

For information, support and free LFD test kits:

• Moor Market - Open until 22 Dec, reopening 5 January 2022
• Community Covid Bus - Dates and times on Facebook and Twitter 

Covid tests & self-isolation

Self-isolation

If you’re a close contact of someone with Covid-19 and you are not legally required to self-isolate, you may now be asked to take daily LFD tests instead for between 7-10 days.

This will depend on whether you live with the person or whether they are part of another household.

More information can be found on:

• Government Stay at Home Guidance
• Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person.

LFD Tests

When to test with LFD tests (Lateral Flow Device Tests)

At times of high risk anyone without Covid-19 symptoms is encouraged to take an LFD test:

• When spending time in crowded and enclosed places
• Before spending time with those at high risk of serious illness from Covid-19

Where to get free LFD Tests

• On the Government LFD test page 
• Call 119
• Participating pharmacies. To find a pharmacy near you, visit the NHS Test & Trace page and add your postcode or call 119. 

PCR Tests

Accessing free PCR tests

PCR tests will be available for anyone who has developed symptoms of COVID 19 or who has been asked to take a PCR test.

Covid symptoms link button here - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/main-symptoms/

Booking a test at a site or ordering home PCR tests

PCR testing sites in Sheffield - will be available over Christmas and New Year,  opening hours may vary.

Home PCR testing kits - can continue to be ordered during the festive period delivery times may be affected. 

Check collection dates and times for your closest priority post box on the Royal Mail site before returning your completed test, as usual postal collection times may vary.

Book a PCR test or order home PCR tests on Government PCR page, call 119 or click the button below.

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