UK needs ‘full toolbox’ of vaccines and several are on the way, scientist says
Professor Robin Shattock, from Imperial College London, said such medicines are ‘exceptionally safe’, with rare side-effects.
Professor Robin Shattock, from Imperial College London, said such medicines are ‘exceptionally safe’, with rare side-effects.
Surgeries are set to deliver vaccines seven days a week until 8pm.
Under guidance published on Wednesday, universities will be told to set staggered departure dates.
Professor Martin Marshall said family doctors will struggle without help from hospital colleagues.
The vaccine needs to be stored at -70C which prompted concerns about transport and storage.
The Health Secretary said it was ‘absolutely a possibility’ that a vaccine could be available by Christmas.
Experts have raised concerns about the logistics required to supply a vaccine that needs to be kept at an ultra-low temperature.
Sir John Bell said the announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech meant there could be two or three vaccines by the new year.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he expects GPs to play a big role in administering any coronavirus jab.
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine needs to be stored at minus 70C.
Oxford University and AstraZeneca are expected to announce their results within weeks, according to Sir John Bell, who is part of the Oxford team.
Experts said it was possible the UK could have two vaccines ready to deliver by the early part of 2021.
GPs have been given information on how to prepare for a vaccine rollout.
Leading doctors said it remains absolutely crucial that the current guidance is followed.