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COVID 19 Vaccine AstraZeneca safe for use

Government Response to temporarily suspended vaccine in other countries supported by World Health Organisation and Medicine and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency

‘This is a precautionary measure by the Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic authorities. It has not been confirmed that the report of a blood clot was caused by the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. People should go and get their COVID-19 vaccine when asked to do so’

The MHRA said more than 11 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine had been given so far in the UK and reports of blood clots received were not greater than the number that would have occurred naturally in the general population.

A statement from AstraZeneca said a careful review of all available safety data of more than 17 million people vaccinated in the EU and UK ‘has shown no evidence of an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or thrombocytopenia, in any defined age group, gender, batch or in any particular country.’

It added that to date there had been 15 events of DVT and 22 events of pulmonary embolism reported among those given the vaccine – much lower than would be expected in the general population and a similar rate to reports from other licensed vaccines.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-response-to-irish-authorities-action-to-temporarily-suspend-the-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine

Please respond to your text invite by either booking via the text link, declining via the text link or telephoning the practice to inform us of the reason why you are not wishing to book. 

We will not be able to offer Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for 1st does to any new people as we will not be allocated this stock by NHSE. We will only be able to deliver this vaccine for the 2nd dose, to all who have been vaccinated at Lowfield Surgery. If you have already booked your appointment and now wish to cancel then please contact the practice so that your appointment can be offered to somebody else.

Access to General Practice

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how we delivery our services has radically changed.  We now operate a ‘total triage’ system, this means that you can submit your request via our website or telephone.  Details of your medical need will be asked by our medical staff and then your request will be directed to the most appropriate person.  We DO offer face to face appointments after the initial triage is complete and if a physical examination is required.

The Practice is open as normal and if you need to see your GP, please send us an Engage Consult request  or if you do not have IT technology then please telephone 0161 983 5333 to arrange an initial telephone/video appointment. If through mutual agreement you and the clinician decide that you do need to come into the practice, this face to face appointment will be made for you. You can also call NHS 111.

Covid Vaccinations – The NHS is prioritising the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. When it is your turn to get the vaccine you will be contacted. This may be by phone or letter from your GP.

Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment. Our doors are now on an intercom system and access will only be granted for those with prearranged appointments and wearing of a face covering. If you are waiting for a check-up, please be assured we will be in touch.

Face Coverings must be worn – Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering.

Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.

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