Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise
The rollout has been brought forward as a precaution against a highly-mutated new Covid variant. Source link
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Self-harm in over-65s ‘needs post-pandemic focus’
Loneliness, bereavement and reluctance to access GPs can all lead to self-harm among older adults. Source link
Covid: France approves AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
Speaking on television, French Health Minister Olivier Véran said people with pre-existing conditions – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – could get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from GP surgeries, hospitals and “within days” from pharmacies. Source link
Covid vaccine: Pfizer says it’s ‘94% effective in over-65s’
Last week, Pfizer and BioNTech published preliminary data showing the vaccine offered 90% protection against Covid-19 and there were no safety concerns. Source link