Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This is an Easy Read fact sheet about vaccination and COVID-19.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a virus that has affected many people around the world.

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When you have a COVID-19 vaccine, it will help us:

  • stay safe

  • live freely.

Vaccine Easy Read word.

A vaccine is medicine that:

 

  • helps you fight a virus if you come in contact with it

  • can stop you getting very sick from the virus

  • can stop you from passing the virus to someone else.

Vaccination Easy Read word.

A vaccination is when you have an injection of the vaccine. This is done with a needle.

COVID-19 vaccine for 5 years old plus

 

  • Anyone who is 5 years or older can get a COVID-19 vaccination.

Fully vaccinated Easy Read word.

When you’ve had all the doses you need of a COVID-19 vaccine, we say you are up to date with your vaccinations.

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Your doctor will tell you if you need extra doses in the future.

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