Pfizer vaccine Q&A: Everything you need to know ahead of the UK's coronavirus vaccine roll-out

direct to your inboxThe Pfizer vaccine will be rolled out for care homes with more than 50 beds in England over the next few weeks, according to sources.It follows a pilot which started last Wednesday where the vaccine was taken to residents and staff in around seven care homes.The move was outlined at a meeting on Tuesday involving NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care and care provider representatives, the PA news agency was told.It is understood the vaccine batches are being

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus vaccination programme across the UK won't be affected by France's ban on freight, the Transport Secretary has said.Grant Shapps told Sky News on Monday morning that the disruption around the Channel ports in Kent 'won't have an impact' on vaccine supply.It comes as France suspended all traffic from the UK for 48 hours amid fears over the new mutant coronavirus strain.A number of EU countries have also banned flights from the four nations.Mr Shapps said: "Most

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as several other New York lawmakers, used social media to document getting vaccinated for the coronavirus Saturday, as the vaccine became available for Congress.  The self-proclaimed Democratic socialist also posted a photo of her COVID-19 vaccination record card.

The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for the first time to a coronavirus vaccine, a milestone in the fight against the pandemic that has resulted in the deaths of almost 100,000 Americans.

The Food and Drug Administration just made the announcement that they have approved Pfizer‘s COVID-19 vaccine.

direct to your inbox When two health workers who had been given the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine suffered adverse reactions reported yesterday, it was a cause for concern for many people who may be nervous about taking it. But Dr Louisa James, a lecturer in immunology at Queen Mary University London, said there has been a lot of "bad information" and the focus on vaccinations during the pandemic has been "so intense".

direct to your inboxPeople with 'significant' allergies are being warned not to get the Pzifer coronavirus vaccine.It comes after two healthcare workers who received the jab yesterday, on the first day of the UK roll-out, suffered an allergic reaction shortly afterwards.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MRHA), the UK's vaccine regulator, has now asked NHS Trusts not to administer the jab to anyone who has "a significant history of allergic reactions".But who exactly does

“The vaccine programme overall will be the largest of its kind ever undertaken and it will take time, but I’m delighted that our local Health and Social Care staff now have the opportunity to book an appointment to receive the vaccine.“Without a doubt, this past year has been really, really difficult for everyone and this is a stepping stone in bringing an end to the pandemic.“I’d urge those eligible in this first wave to take-up the Covid-19 vaccine.

While residents in U.K. are getting their shots for the Covid-19 vaccine, late night hosts Trevor Noah and Jimmy Kimmel fired theirs at President Donald Trump on Tuesday night as they criticized the former reality television star for his vaccine rollout plans.

direct to your inboxDr Hilary Jones has expressed caution over the coronavirus vaccine as it begins its roll-out in the UK. The first two people to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine had been given their first dose before 8am on Tuesday morning.

COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval. The first shot came early in the morning at one of a network of hospital hubs around the country where the initial phase of the U.K.

direct to your inbox A 90-year-old woman has become the first person to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the UK.

direct to your inboxThe Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK - the first country in the world to do so.The government on Wednesday accepted a recommendation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with vaccinations to start next week.It comes on the day that England has returned to a 'strengthened' three-tier system to control the spread of coronavirus.Those in the top tier - Tier 3 - may be left wondering if they could be first to

direct to your inboxThe UK is the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.On Wednesday the government accepted a recommendation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with mass vaccination to start next week.The announcement comes just weeks after phase three clinical trials showed the vaccine was 95 per cent effective with two doses.In November, when the two companies announced the successful results from the phase three clinical