The vaccine, which needs to be administered in two doses, will initially be preferred and available to care home staff and residents aged 80 and over, and to those working in health and social care.
Pfizer and Bioentech vaccines need to be stored at ultra-low temperatures. These centers have already been identified by the Health Board and are in the process of being settled.
Individuals in priority groups for the Covid-19 vaccine will receive an invitation from their employer or health board, providing information about the Covid-19 vaccine, telling them where to go and what to do on the day of their appointment.
People are requested to wait for the invitation, which will be done by NHS Systems. Please do not ask your pharmacist or GP.
For those who are home bound and have plans to be vaccinated for care homes as soon as possible for safety, the approved vaccine will be safely carried to them using a once-cleared mobile service for this purpose.
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