Moderna vaccine to arrive in Peterborough this week as more people can now book their jab

The third coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Peterborough this week, as more people are now able to book their jab.
By Stephen Briggs
Published 13th Apr 2021, 11:27 BST
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A spokesman for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG said the Moderna vaccine will join the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca jabs being offered in the city.

Like the other two, the Moderna vaccine takes two doses to offer full protection.

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In recent weeks the focus has switched from offering residents their first dose to offering the second jab.

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Today it was confirmed those aged 45 and above can now book their COVID vaccine appointment, after it was announced all residents aged 50 and over have now been offered the jab.

Demand for appointments has been high, and there were reports of the booking web site crashing as a result earlier today.

For more information about how to book a vaccine, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/

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