PSC and COVID-19 FAQs
PSC and COVID-19
COVID-19 (also called 'coronavirus and 2019-nCov) has dominated the media all over the world in the past few weeks. With the number of cases rising, and daily briefings from the Prime Minister, we understand people may be worried or confused about what they need to do, particularly when they live with multiple health conditions.
Our helpline and online Facebook group have been busy with worried patients and family members. We've put together a summary covering the most common issued raised about COVID-19 over the last ten days, including information about shielding and extremely vulnerable groups
Other COVID-19 News
All Over-50s to be Offered COVID-19 Booster and Flu Jab this Autumn
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has now published its final recommendations for this autumn’s programme.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Access to COVID-19 Treatments
New clinical trials to test how protective the COVID-19 vaccines are for people with weakened immune systems and information about new COVID-19 treatments.
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How Effective is the COVID Vaccine for People with Weakened Immune Systems?
How Effective is the COVID Vaccine for People with Weakened Immune Systems? Learn more about the OCTAVE and OCTAVE DUO trials and watch a video on this topic.
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Updated Advice on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Updates vaccine advice: boosters, third primary doses and vaccines for young people.
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Vaccination Advice from NHSBT
Data supports COVID-19 vaccination for people who have had a transplant or who are on the waiting list.
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New Advice on COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
MHRA issues new advice, concluding a possible link between COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and extremely rare, unlikely to occur blood clots.
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Households of Those with Weakened Immune Systems
Vaccines to be offered to people aged 16 and over living with people with weak immune systems.
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COVID Vaccine for People on the Transplant Waiting List
If you are on the transplant waiting list, did you know that NHSBT recommend that you have two COVID vaccine doses 21-28 days apart (depending upon vaccine type)?
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COVID Vaccines and the Immune System
How do COVID vaccines affect people who are taking immunosuppressive medicines?
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NHSBT Liver Transplant Update for Patients (February 2021)
Important information for anyone on the liver transplant waiting list.
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