Covid: Boris Johnson urged to share vaccines with poorer nations
A group of charities is calling on Boris Johnson to begin donating vaccines through the Covax scheme. Source link
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Covid-19: Over-50s urged to book jabs before vaccine supplies dip
The NHS highlights the deadline of 29 March ahead of an expected slowdown in vaccine supplies in April. Source link
Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target
The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday. Source link
Over-70s urged to come forward for vaccine
People aged 70 or older in England who have not yet had their coronavirus vaccine but would like to are being asked to contact the NHS. A national booking system can be accessed online or people can call 119 free of change between 7am and 11pm. Speaking at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing, Dr Nikki … Read more
Eating disorders: Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock urged to act
Campaigners says no-one should be dying from eating disorders in the UK, yet it happens every day. Source link
‘Self-Care’ Urged for Women Caregivers Amid Pandemic
Pattie Tucker, DrPH, director, CDC’s Office of Women’s Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, Atlanta. CDC.gov: “Women, Caregiving, and COVID-19,” “Coping with Stress,” “How to Protect Yourself & Others,” “Food and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),” “Physical Activity Basics,” “Worker Safety and Support,” “Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019,” “Keep Children Healthy during … Read more
Parents urged to be up-to-date with routine jabs
Image copyright Getty Images Parents are being urged to make sure their children are up-to-date with all their routine vaccinations. The Local Government Association said high vaccine uptake could prevent infections and stop pressure being piled on the NHS. The childhood vaccination programme is continuing as normal while jabs given in school are being rescheduled. … Read more