The JCVI outlined its final recommendations on phase two of the vaccination program on February 26, concluding that those aged 40-49 will be the first line to receive a vaccine invitation.
People aged 30-39 and 18-29 will then be invited, with the Government aiming to give the vaccine to adults before the end of July, raising hopes for the potential of outdoor events and holidays in the August.
Professor Wei Shen Lim, Covid-19 chairman for JCVI, said: “Vaccines prevent deaths and the current strategy is to prioritize those who are more likely to have adverse effects. and die from Covid-19.
“The evidence is clear that the risk of hospitalization and death increases with age.
“The vaccination program is a great success and with an age-based roll-out will bring the greatest benefit in the shortest time, to those in higher risk occupations. . “
Why is there a delay between the first and second jobs?
Regulators have said the key to success is to give two full doses four to 12 weeks apart, to give as many people the initial dose of the vaccine, which provides some protection from the virus.
A study found that a single dose of the Oxford vaccine was 76 percent effective in blocking an infection between 22 days and 90 days after injection, rising to 82.4 percent after the second dose at that point. Researchers involved in the trial said the findings support the UK’s decision to extend the time between initial and increased doses of the picture to 12 weeks.
One study found that a single dose of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine provided a “very high” level of protection from Covid-19 after just 21 days, without the need for a second “top-up” vaccine.
The UEA study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, looked at data from Israel where the vaccine was distributed. Scientists have found that the vaccine is 90 per cent effective after 21 days – supporting UK plans to delay the second injection.
Although it is not yet known how long immunity lasts longer than 21 days without a second dose, researchers believe it is “unlikely” to decline significantly in the next nine weeks.
Read more: From distribution to effectiveness, the other Oxford, Pfizer and Covid vaccines compared
How do I get the vaccine?
The NHS will contact you when you are eligible for the vaccine and you will be invited to make an appointment.
If you are registered with a GP, your GP surgery will be contacted either by phone, text, email or post, to book a place to get vaccinated at your local vaccination center.
You can still register at a GP surgery if you are not already registered, and you are advised to ensure that your contact information is up to date to ensure there are no delays.
However, if you are over 70 and have not yet been vaccinated, the government urges you to contact your GP.
Three modes of delivery
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there would be “three modes of delivery”, with major hospitals and vaccination centers along with pharmacists and GPs offering the injection.
In total, 250 active hospital sites, 89 vaccination centers, and approximately 1,200 local vaccination sites – including primary care networks, community pharmacy sites and mobile teams – were established to ensure everyone at risk has easy access to a vaccination center, no matter where they live.
Sites across the country have been transformed into vaccine hubs and began delivering vaccines from January 25th.
Some of these venues include ExCel in London, Villa Park in Birmingham, Etihad Tennis Center in Manchester and Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
Mr Johnson has promised that vaccines would be available to people within 10 miles of their home. For a small number of rural areas, the vaccine is delivered to them through mobile teams.
Along with the three methods of delivery, Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has stated that there is a possibility that the vaccine could be given in pill form.
Receiving a vaccine dose in pill form could help reduce supply issues that have prevented outbreaks in some parts of the world including Europe.