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People aged 45 to 49-years-old can now book their Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Jersey.
They are being encouraged to book online and can then receive their first dose from this Sunday (11 April).
Those aged 40 to 44-years-old can also book their first jabs on Monday (12 April) - that is for appointments from Wednesday (14 April) onwards.
The Head of Jersey s Vaccination Programme says second doses of the vaccines will continue to be rolled out alongside first dose appointments.
We are therefore batching appointments based on the vaccine type we have available so we can vaccinate large groups, over a short period of time. This means you could be called for your second dose anytime between week 4- 12. Our vaccination team are monitoring the interval times to ensure we administer second doses by the 12-week mark.
Covid-19 vaccination doses per 100 people in population
Although there is capacity to administer 1,000 vaccines per day, currently between 500 and 700 vaccinations are taking place because of limitations to supplies.
Leaders of the island s vaccination programme say its on track to reach its first target of vaccinating all over 50s by the end of March.
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Health officials reassured islanders about the safety of the vaccine following reports of a small number of deaths among older people in Norway who received the Pfizer vaccine.
Becky Sherrington, Jersey s Covid vaccination lead said the regulatory body, the MHRA, monitors side effects closely and has not flagged any cause for concern.
Monday January 11, 2021, 9:10 AM
Vulnerable islanders living alone in Jersey can seek help during the household mixing ban, according to the Deputy Medical Officer for Health. Credit: PA
Vulnerable islanders living alone in Jersey can seek help during the household mixing ban, according to the Deputy Medical Officer for Health.
Dr Ivan Muscat has said that people who require support and are in vulnerable positions , including at risk of loneliness, can meet indoors if absolutely necessarily.
He has stressed this flexibility of the rules only applies to those who need physical or emotional care.
In our fight to suppress Covid-19, we are seeking to balance a level of flexibility, supporting Islanders wellbeing and those who are more vulnerable against the potential risks of isolation.