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Covid-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
The COVID-19 vaccine is our best defence against the virus, alongside effective social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands. Getting vaccinated means protecting yourself and may also help to protect your family and friends.
26 May 2021
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Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your COVID-19 vaccination
To ensure you are offered the COVID-19 vaccine, it is very important that you are registered with a GP practice. Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your vaccination.
22 February 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination – Book your appointment if eligible
To ensure that everyone who is most at risk from COVID-19 can get protected as quickly as possible, the NHS is calling those in the first four priority groups to contact and book their vaccine, if they haven’t got an appointment yet.
16 February 2021
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Hertfordshire Covid-19 Vaccination update
The national vaccination programme is well underway in Hertfordshire and both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines are being given to local people.
8 February 2021
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Temporary change to opening hours for New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre due to COVID-19 pandemic
From today onwards (Monday 11 January), the New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre for minor illnesses and injuries in Welwyn Garden City will close its doors to new patients at 10pm every day. It will reopen at 8am every morning.
12 January 2021
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HPFT webchat service available from 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday
This live webchat service, which launched in August, has helped over 1,100 people in the first two months, including service users, carers and health and care professionals.
23 December 2020
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Covid-19 Vaccinations Underway in Hertfordshire
The first phase of the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has begun across Hertfordshire, with those in the top priority groups being offered the vaccine first.
17 December 2020
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Staying Well This Winter
Our local NHS services are here to help you stay well, safely. Do not delay getting help for your health this winter.
15 December 2020
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Travel with confidence during the pandemic in Herts taxis
Thanks to the new ‘Travel with Confidence’ scheme, people can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in Hertfordshire during the Covid-19 pandemic.
15 December 2020
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NHS 111 First
To keep urgent NHS services safe and to make sure that they are available for everyone who needs them, an appointment system for urgent and emergency care is being introduced across the country from 1 December.
15 December 2020
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How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
2 September 2020
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
8 August 2020