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
Suffolk and North Essex s rollout of both doses of the Covid vaccine is strong
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Latest figures show Suffolk and north Essex are leading the way for the number of people who have had both doses of the Covid vaccine.
However, the rate at which the first dose is being rolled out has slowed - and some in the over-42s category have complained of finding it hard to get local appointments and of being asked to travel to other counties.
The latest vaccination stats released by NHS England show that 28.7% of the population in Suffolk and north Essex aged 16 and over have had both doses of the Covid vaccine, putting the areas in the top five nationally.
Health experts in Essex to answer questions on Covid vaccine and pregnancy HEALTH experts will be answering questions people may have relating to the Covid vaccine, fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pregnant women are now set to be offered a Covid vaccination when other people their age get one. The event, being hosted the Maternity Voices Partnership in partnership with the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System , is being held on Friday at noon. Anyone who is planning conception, is pregnant or is a new mother is encouraged to join. Mel Lewis from the Maternity Voices Partnership, said: “This is an event that will be much appreciated by our members who have several questions about the vaccine and any possible effect it may have on maternity, breastfeeding, pregnancy and fertility.”
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3:17 PM April 21, 2021
Mums to be will be able to attend a virtual event to ask questions about the Covid vaccine
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Mums to be will be able to ask questions about the Covid vaccine and any possible effect it may have on maternity, breastfeeding, pregnancy and fertility in a new virtual event.
The event is being held by the Maternity Voices in partnership with the Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) and is taking place at 12pm on Friday, April 23.
With pregnant women now set to be offered the Covid vaccine at the same time as other people their age, this is an ideal opportunity to access trusted and accurate information.