Published:
4:23 PM May 13, 2021
Suffolk has seen a few teething issues during the coronavirus vaccine rollout, but the system remains on track
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People aged 38 to 39 in England are being invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations from today.
The vaccine rollout will continue to younger age groups, with the aim of giving all adults at least one dose by the end of July, NHS England confirmed.
People under 40 are being offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, such as the Pfizer vaccine.
This is due to the link between the AstraZeneca jab and extremely rare blood clots.
Over a third of over 16s in Suffolk have had both coronavirus vaccines
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More than a third of all people aged over 16 in Suffolk and north Essex have had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest data.
The figures from NHS England released on Thursday showed that parts of Suffolk continued to feature near the top of national league tables for administering Covid vaccines.
Across Suffolk and north Essex, 34.4% of those over 16 have now had both doses of the vaccine.
This places the region fifth in the country for areas with the highest percentage of both doses given.
Over a third of over 16s in Suffolk have had both coronavirus vaccines
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More than a third of all people aged over 16 in Suffolk and north Essex have had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest data.
The figures from NHS England released on Thursday showed that parts of Suffolk continued to feature near the top of national league tables for administering Covid vaccines.
Across Suffolk and north Essex, 34.4% of those over 16 have now had both doses of the vaccine.
This places the region fifth in the country for areas with the highest percentage of both doses given.
Those looking to book their first coronavirus vaccination in Suffolk are being told to remain patient as the rollout was extended to anyone over the age of 40.
Those trying to book Covid vaccines are being told to remain patient
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Those looking to book their first coronavirus vaccination are being told to remain patient as the rollout was extended to anyone over the age of 40.
In recent weeks those aged over 42 were able to book their first dose of the vaccine online but this was widened on Friday to include all those aged over 40.
Sarah Robinson, 48, from Coombs Ford, has been trying to book an appointment since April 14, when she got her initial invite.
Sarah Robinson has been struggling to get a Covid vaccine