It’s been billed as the biggest flu vaccination programme in history – the Government’s plan for everyone over the age of 50 to get the jab on the NHS this winter. The aim is to protect 30 million vulnerable Britons – around 10 million more than in previous years – in a bid to avoid … Read more
People over the age of 50 will be entitled to a free flu vaccine from the beginning of next month as part of an expanded jab rollout in the face of the ‘twin threats’ of flu and coronavirus. This latest age group can be vaccinated by their GP or pharmacist in England from December 1, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly planning a meeting of its vaccine advisory committee in early December to discuss coronavirus jabs. Members are likely to discuss candidates, including those from Pfizer Inc and Moderna Inc – both of which are set to apply for FDA authorization within the next several days after … Read more
Giving pregnant women an injection of sterile water into their lower back has been shown to ease pain during childbirth. A teaspoonful of water is injected just under the skin, at four points around the bottom of the spine, when there is severe backache. New research suggests the jabs significantly reduce back pain for all … Read more
Volunteers on the Pfizer vaccine trial have compared the jab’s side effects to a ‘severe hangover’ and said it left them with headaches, fever and muscle aches similar to the flu vaccine. One 45-year-old volunteer said the first dose left her suffering side effects similar to the flu jab but that her symptoms were ‘more … Read more
Volunteers on the Pfizer vaccine trial have compared the jab’s side effects to a ‘severe hangover’ and said it left them with headaches, fever and muscle aches similar to the flu vaccine. One 45-year-old volunteer said the first dose left her suffering side effects similar to the flu jab but that her symptoms were ‘more … Read more
As scientists race to develop a coronavirus vaccine to bring the world back to normal, MailOnline has taken a look at the prospective candidates. Vaccine trials were halted on Wednesday but it may still be ready this year The Oxford Vaccine When will it be ready?: The end of 2020/ early 2021. Despite the trials … Read more
Plans are being drawn up for the long-awaited jab to be administered by GPs, teams visiting care homes and at-scale centres, reports GP publication Pulse. NHS England hasn’t confirmed reports.
Kate Bingham told the Financial Times less than half of the UK population will get a coronavirus vaccine if one is produced Hopes of ending the Covid-19 pandemic with a vaccine were dealt a blow today as a senior British health chief warned the first approved jabs may not work. Kate Bingham, head of the … Read more
Leading chemists SUSPEND flu vaccine appointments amid shortage of jabs, prompting fears elderly may be forced to wait weeks despite government pledge that they would be first in line Flu jab bookings for the elderly this winter have been suspended by chemists Boots and Lloyds made the move amid a shortage in vaccines amid coronavirus … Read more