The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have approved vaccinations for 5-11 year olds, and pregnant woman are urged to get fully vaccinated.
Data has shown that pregnant women are more at risk of severe COVID-19 and should not delay vaccination until after they have given birth.
A new Covid -19 vaccination clinic has started at Watford General Hospital every Wednesday at 9am -3pm. This service is for pregnant women who are booked to deliver their babies at the hospital or have the opportunity to receive their vaccine.
Please ask your midwife to book this appointment for you or you can call the maternity booking line on 01923 217 347/ 01923 218 140.
If you are seeing a consultant in the hospital and you want to have the vaccine, you can ask them to give you a booking slip to take to the maternity reception area whilst you are there.
If you are anxious, worried or have questions about the vaccine or you just need some more information you can discuss it with your midwife or read more online at www.covid.healthierfuture.org.uk/vaccination-faqs
If you live in the Watford area, you can also book the ArrivaClick service to get free transportation to your vaccination appointment. For more information, visit www.travelwatford.com/arrivaclick
Vaccinations for 5-11 years olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have approved vaccinations for 5-11 year olds.
The NHS is already offering vaccines to at-risk children and those who live with immunosuppressed people in this age group.
Watford Community Support Service
Has your emotional wellbeing or that of a loved one been affected by long COVID?
Feelings like anxiety and depression can affect different areas of your life such as work, hobbies and relationships. If you need emotional support, advice and information or if you are feeling distressed or are in a crisis get help today.
The NHS provides a range of talking therapies for common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression which are free, effective and confidential. You can refer yourself or your GP can refer you to this service.
The Community Support Service is an outreach service supporting a wide range of needs relating to mental health. To access this service, contact watfordhealthyhub@hertsmindnetwork.org or call 01923 727 356.
If you need help in a mental health crisis, you can call the Freephone number 0800 6444 101 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For non-urgent enquiries email hpft.spa@nhs.net.
Find out more by visiting www.hpft.nhs.uk/get-help
Watford Healthy Hub
Watford’s Healthy Hub offers a range of free information, advice and support to help residents stay healthy and well; working with a range of professionals to help you get the right service for your needs. We can help you find the right support to look after your mental health, stop smoking, seek debt advice or simply get more active.
Find your nearest clinic by visiting www.watford.gov.uk/clinics and stay up to date with public health advice
Worried about getting your vaccine?
The vaccine is available to everyone. If you have a male friend or relative who is worried about getting their vaccine, or needs more information on the vaccine talk to your GP or a COVID response officer. You can also read more frequently asked questions and answers by visiting www.covid.healthierfuture.org.uk/vaccination-faqs
We are working closely with vaccine clinics and GPs to call residents and answer questions residents may have about being vaccinated. We are here to support and can also book you in for a vaccine appointment if you wish.
Please use the vaccine support and advice line on 01923 278 181 for more information and directions to local walk-in clinics. The phone line is open between 9am-5pm on week days.
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