COVID-19 Guidance
Update from the vaccine hub at Dore Surgery:
Face coverings will continue to be required by all patients entering the building for their vaccine, unless medically exempt.
All staff and volunteers on site will continue to wear appropriate PPE.
Thank you for continuing to support the Porter Valley vaccination programme.
Further information of our vaccine roll out can be found here.
Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Coronavirus (Recent and upcoming Changes)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. All people aged 16 or over can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 as well as some at risk children aged 12 to 15. You do not need to wait to be contacted by the NHS. If you were contacted but have not booked your appointments, you're still eligible and can book your appointments anytime. -
- Who can get the vaccine?
Easy Read Leaflets
The following are easy read leaflets produced by Public Health England, which are available to download
Get a test to check if you have coronavirus
- Check if you or your child has symptoms
Find out about the main symptoms of coronavirus and what to do if you have them.
- Testing and tracing
Get a test to check if you have coronavirus, understand your test result and find out what to do if you're contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
- Self-isolation and treatment if you have symptom
Advice about staying at home (self-isolation) and treatment for you and anyone you live with.
- People at higher risk
Advice for people at higher risk from coronavirus, including older people, people with health conditions and pregnant women.
- Social distancing advice and changes to everyday life
Advice about avoiding close contact with other people (social distancing), looking after your wellbeing and using the NHS and other services.
- Links to more information about coronavirus
Links to government advice, information for health professionals and advice for other parts of the UK.
For further information go to nhs.uk/coronavirus or gov.uk/coronavirus.
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Translated Health Information for Patients
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Coronavirus information – Our coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance is available in over 60 languages, which you can view online or download for free. Please note: New translated information on the COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be ready soon.
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