Covid-19 vaccine
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe, effective and give you the best protection against coronavirus.
The NHS is currently offering COVID-19 booster vaccines to people most at risk from coronavirus. Guidance on when people will be invited to book an appointment for a vaccine follows the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
Got questions?
We understand that you may have questions about the Covid-19 vaccines. That's why we've pulled together lots of information about these vaccines and testimonials from people who've had one.
- Consultant Virologist Anna Riddell answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
- Barts Health NHS staff member Fatai explains why he got vaccinated
- We have more information on our YouTube Covid-19 vaccine playlist.
Yunus in conversation with Dr Anna and Dr Theresa
Dr Anna Riddell and Dr Teresa Cutino-Moguel answer our head of chaplaincy, Yunus Dudhwala's questions about the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 vaccine - it's your choice
Dr Vanessa Apea, a sexual health and HIV doctor at Barts Health discusses the importance of taking part in clinical trials as part of the black, asian and minority ethnic community. Make an informed decision that is entirely your choice.
More information
If you believe you need to see the allergy clinic ahead or after receiving your Covid-19 vaccine, please fill out the self-referral form [xlxs] 51KB and email the team. It is essential that all the fields are completed within the referral provided in order to avoid delay and for our clinician to proceed further with the essential information provided.
The East London Health and Care Partnership website has a number of resources explaining Covid-19 vaccines in various languages.
Covid-19 vaccine: key facts translated
To ensure everyone is kept informed about the Covid-19 vaccine, we have translated 6 key facts in a variety of languages spoken in our local east London community.
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