Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine arrives at Blackburn GPs | Lancaster And Morecambe Citizen
THE new Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine has been rolled out to GP surgeries in Blackburn with Darwen. Blackburn with Darwen CCG have received the British manufactured vaccine which is said to have revolutionised the vaccination process due to it being able to be kept at fridge temperature - unlike the Pfizer vaccine which needs to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, making it difficult to distribute to care home settings. Dr Mohammed Umer, Clinical Director for Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Networks said: “We have received the Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine and this is fantastic as it ...
