Vaccines are the only way out of this pandemic, and the very best way to protect people from coronavirus and have saved thousands of lives.
Vaccinated people are far less likely to get COVID with symptoms. Vaccinated people are even more unlikely to get serious COVID-19, to be admitted to hospital, or to die from it and vaccinated people are less likely to pass the virus to others.
Yes, you should still get vaccinated even if you have had covid-19, or tested positive for covid19 antibodies in the past. There are no safety concerns from vaccinating individuals with a history of Covid-19 (whether confirmed or suspected), and it is possible that you could still carry and pass on the illness to others.
Most people in Liverpool are currently being offered a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. This is because clinical evidence shows these vaccines to be most effective at protecting people against the current strains of Covid-19.
However, some people may be offered a booster dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine if they cannot have the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine for medical reasons.
You cannot choose which COVID-19 vaccine you are given unless there is a clear medical reason for doing so - such as a history of allergic reaction to one of the ingredients.
If this is the case, please discuss this with your GP practice to ensure you get a suitable vaccine.
Vaccination should be postponed for at least four weeks (28 days) after the onset of symptoms or from the first positive test in those who did not have symptoms.
No – the vaccine will not affect the result of a test for Covid-19.
