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CCG Calderdale COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update – June 30th 2022

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On 1 July 2022, NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will become part of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). This will be the last programme update issued by the CCG. These will start again later in the year from the ICB. Key contacts and useful links have been updated at the end of this update.

Latest data for Calderdale, up to 27 June 2022:

Key messages to share:

  • It’s not too late to get your first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccination – these remain available to all who are eligible, and you will be welcomed with open arms. Book an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119 for free.
  • If you still need a spring booster we strongly encourage you to book an appointment online, call 119 or find a convenient walk-in site. nhs.uk/covid-vaccination
  • The spring booster will give you protection against Coronavirus during summer. If you’re having a summer holiday in August, getting your spring booster before the end of June will give time for you to gain maximum protection ahead of your trip.
  • Getting a spring booster dose before the end of June will allow enough time before the next seasonal dose to extend protection over winter, and against any possible resurgence in infection levels.
  • When the time comes, the NHS will be inviting eligible people for a seasonal dose during autumn/winter. You may also be able to get your flu vaccination in the same visit.
  • Children aged 5 to 11 are still eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and can get their second dose 12 weeks after their first. Find out more and book and appointment nhs.uk/covid-vaccination
  • Going abroad? Don’t forget to check your NHS COVID pass. Set up your account at least two weeks before you want to use the digital pass. You can also get the pass in other formats including letter, audio and Braille. These can take seven days to arrive. If you think your COVID pass is incorrect the national Vaccine Data Resolution team can help. Contact them by calling 119. Please note, they can take up to 10 days to resolve issues. nhs.uk/nhscovidpass

 

Programme highlights:

  • The Spring Campaign started on the 21 March to offer an additional booster dose, to those most at risk. Calderdale have now offered a spring booster to all those eligible over 75 and are ensuring that all those who are 12+ immunosuppressed have received an offer.
  • All older people care homes have been visited to offer spring boosters.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.

Looking ahead:

  • The JCVI has issued interim advice on the autumn campaign JCVI provides interim advice on an autumn COVID-19 booster programme – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  • The JCVI and the local vaccination programme recognises the uncertainty around any future waves or variants of COVID-19. In Calderdale we are preparing for the Autumn campaign and possible surge vaccination against this uncertainty.

Key contact and useful links

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CCG Calderdale COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update – June 2022

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

Latest data for Calderdale, up to 6th June 2022:

  • 429,023 Vaccinations administered to date to Calderdale residents of which 118,421 first Boosters/ 3rd doses
  • As of 26th May over 14,500 spring boosters have been administered (the programme started on the 21 March), which is >70% of the eligible cohort.

Key messages

  • It is great to see there are still approximately 500 people coming forward for their evergreen dose every week in Calderdale alone. It’s never too late to get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you haven’t had a first or second vaccination, or a booster, book an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family, and friends against COVID-19. Book on the following website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or call 119.
  • People aged 75 and over, and people aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed are now eligible for a Spring booster vaccine. The NHS will contact eligible people to book their jab. If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible have a look on the following website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ or call 119.
  • Children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available to book on the NHS website or by calling 119.

Read more:  NHS COVID-19 vaccinations start for all 5 – 11 year olds – NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (calderdaleccg.nhs.uk)

Programme highlights

  • The Spring Campaign started on the 21 March to offer an additional Booster dose, to those most at risk. Calderdale are approximately 2-3 weeks away from completion of the campaign.
  • 31 out of 32 Older people care homes have been visited to offer Spring Boosters.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.

Looking ahead

  • The JCVI and the local vaccination programme recognises the uncertainty around any future waves or variants of COVID-19. The JCVI have issued interim advice that an Autumn Covid-19 Booster Programme should be offered to
    • residents in a care home for older adults and staff
    • frontline health and social care workers
    • all those 65 years of age and over and
    • adults aged 16 to 64 years who are in a clinical risk group
  • Remaining older people care home will receive their visit week commencing 6th June 2022. Practices and Community Pharmacies visiting housebound patients over 75 years to administer Spring Boosters.
  • Continue to progress our plans for offering vaccinations in local communities

Key contact and useful links

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CCG Calderdale COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update – May 2022

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

Latest data for Calderdale, up to 5th May 2022:

  • 427, 937 Vaccinations administered to date to Calderdale residents of which 117, 815 first Boosters/ 3rd doses
  • As of 5th May over 10, 000 spring boosters have been administered (the programme started on the 21 March), which is 50% of the eligible cohort.
  • Between 500 – 1,000 people come forward for their first or second dose every week in Calderdale. It’s never too late to get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you haven’t had a first or second vaccination, or a booster, book an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family, and friends against COVID-19. Book on the following website http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.
  • People aged 75 and over, and people aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed are eligible for a Spring booster vaccine. The NHS will contact eligible people to book their jab. If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible have a look at the NHS website http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or call 119.
  • Children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available to book on the NHS website or by calling 119. Read more: NHS COVID-19 vaccinations start for all 5 – 11 year olds – NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (calderdaleccg.nhs.uk)

Programme highlights

  • The Spring Campaign started on the 21 March to offer an additional Booster dose, to those most at risk. Calderdale are approximately halfway through completion of the campaign.
  • 30 out of 32 older people care homes have been visited to offer Spring Boosters.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to those of you who have helped us to deliver over 2,000 conversations on our behalf, we couldn’t have delivered this engagement without you, which has helped to shape the programme. You can read the full report by clicking on the link below https://www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk/download/experience-covid-vaccination/

Looking ahead

  • The JCVI and the local vaccination programme recognises the uncertainty around any future waves or variants of COVID-19. In Calderdale we are preparing for the Autumn campaign and possible surge vaccination against this uncertainty.
  • Remaining older people in care homes will receive their visit by 25th May 2022. Practices and Community Pharmacies visiting housebound patients over 75 years to administer Spring Boosters.
  • Further action being taken to improve uptake of people who are immunosuppressed.

Key contact and useful links

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CCG Calderdale COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Update – April 2022

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

Latest data for Calderdale, up to 31 March 2022

  • 446,400 Vaccinations administered to-date to Calderdale residents, of which 126,047 were first Boosters/3rd doses.
  • 95% booster uptake for eligible Cohorts 1-9 in Calderdale.
  • 1,327 Spring Booster doses given since the Campaign was launched on the 21 March
  • Key messages to share:
  • It’s never too late to get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you haven’t had a first or second vaccination, or a booster, book an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family, and friends against COVID-19.
  • People aged 75 and over, and people aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed are now eligible for a Spring booster vaccine. The NHS will contact eligible people to book their jab. Read more: NHS begins Spring booster vaccinations this week – NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (calderdaleccg.nhs.uk)
  • Children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available to book on the NHS website or by calling 119. Read more: NHS COVID-19 vaccinations start for all 5 – 11 year olds – NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (calderdaleccg.nhs.uk)

Programme highlights

  • The Spring Campaign started on the 21 March to offer an additional Booster dose, around 6 months after the last vaccine dose to;
    • adults aged 75 years and over
    • residents in a care home for older adults
    • individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed.
  • The roving vaccination team visited William Henry Smith School to vaccinate children and young people at higher risk. The team also administered more vaccines to our Asylum seeker community in Halifax.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.
  • People who have been involved and supported the programme were thanked in March. If you have been involved in the programme and haven’t yet received your Thank You card, you can get one by contacting calccg.serviceimprovementccg@nhs.net
  • Looking ahead:
  • COVID-19 vaccinations for all children 5–11-years-old. National invitations are being sent to parents/ carers with a 5–11-year-old. This will be done in descending age order.
  • We are continually reviewing data and insight to shape the programme. To ensure no-one is left behind.
  • The JCVI and the local vaccination programme recognises the uncertainty around any future waves or variants of COVID-19. In Calderdale we are preparing for the Autumn campaign and possible surge vaccination against this uncertainty.

 

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 07 March

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

  • It’s never too late to get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you haven’t had a first or second vaccination, or a booster, book an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic. It’s the best way to protect yourself, your family, and friends against COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 vaccines can be given safely at any trimester of pregnancy.

Programme highlights

  • COVID-19 vaccination clinics for at-risk children aged 5–11-years-old have started.
  • The team visited Ravenscliffe School to vaccinate children and young people at higher risk.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.

Looking ahead

  • This spring additional boosters will be given to the oldest and most vulnerable people who are at most risk from COVID-19. These people will have received their most recent vaccine dose in September or October 2021 and their resistance to the virus may now be lower. The JCVI advises that an additional booster should be offered to the following cohorts, around 6 months after the last vaccine dose:
    • adults aged 75 years and over
    • residents in a care home for older adults
    • individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed.

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  • The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations (JCVI) have advised that smaller doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should be administered to all children aged 5 to 11 years of age from April: Vaccination for 5-11 years old
  • The JCVI and the local vaccination programme recognises the uncertainty around any future waves or variants of COVID-19, and surge vaccination plans are being drawn up as a contingency.
  • The risks associated with COVID-19 is greatest during winter, so a further programme of vaccinations for those at who are at higher risk from COVID-19 will be announced for Autumn 2022.

 

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 21 February

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

  • The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisations has recommended that COVID-19 vaccinations should be offered to all 5-11 year olds on a ‘non urgent’ basis. The NHS will develop plans to offer this from April. Details will be shared once confirmed, so please wait to hear rather than contacting your GP or other NHS service. http://www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk/2022/02/18/vaccinations-for-5-11-year-olds/
  • Young people aged 12-15 are urged to get their jab this half term at a local walk-in clinic – https://www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk/2022/02/18/young-people-in-calderdale-urged-to-get-their-jab-this-half-term/
  • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Both doses and the booster give most people a high level of protection against COVID-19, even in people who have already been poorly with COVID-19.
  • There are lots of appointments and walk-in clinics available to get your vaccine in Calderdale.
  • Those who are severely immunosuppressed can walk-in to any site with a letter or if you are age 16+ can book their booster jabs using the National Booking Service
  • If you are pregnant or immunosuppressed, you can jump any queue at our walk-in clinics. Just talk to a member of staff when you arrive.

Programme highlights

  • Volunteers from Luddendenfoot Pharmacy vaccination clinic have donated to Overgate Hospice. (available on Twitter)
  • Covid vaccination clinics for those aged 5-11 year olds at risk have started.
  • The team visited the Basement Project (Addiction recovery service) to talk about the vaccine and gave vaccinations
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.
  • Practices and CHFT are identifying and inviting all those who are severely immunosuppressed and immunosuppressed (for household contacts) for their third or fourth dose of vaccine.

Looking ahead

  • Continue to work with our communities to co-produce vaccination clinics, in conjunction with trusted local community members where uptake could be better.
  • Offer boosters to remaining housebound and care home residents who were unable to get the vaccine at first or second visit or due to recent outbreak.
  • Weekly briefings will move to bi-weekly briefings.

 

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 14 February

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

  • After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention to prevent severe illness and death.
  • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Both doses and the booster give most people a high level of protection against COVID-19, even in people who have already been poorly with COVID-19.
  • There are lots of appointments and walk-in clinics available to get your vaccine in Calderdale.
  • GP-led vaccination sites are starting to invite those age 5-11 years at risk for their Covid Vaccination.
  • Booster vaccinations are also being offered to 12-15 year olds who are in a clinical risk group, severely immunosuppressed or a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed. You will be invited to book via your GP.
  • Those who are severely immunosuppressed can walk-in to any site with a letter or if you are age 16+ can book their booster jabs using the National Booking Service
  • If you are pregnant or immunosuppressed, you can jump any queue at our walk-in clinics. Just talk to a member of staff when you arrive. 

Programme highlights:

  • Covid vaccination clinics for those aged 5-11 year olds at risk have started.
  • Continue our visits to schools to vaccinate 12-15’s
  • Additional vaccination sites now offering vaccinations to 12-15 year olds alongside the vaccinations being offered in schools.
  • Calderdale continue to offer appointments and walk-in availability to everyone eligible for their booster and anyone who wishes to get their first or second dose.
  • Practices and CHFT are identifying and inviting all those who are severely immunosuppressed and immunosuppressed (for household contacts) for their third or fourth dose of vaccine.

Looking ahead:

  • There will be half-term clinics to ensure those aged 12-15 can obtain their vaccine out of school if they wish.
  • A team will be visiting the Basement Project to talk about the vaccine. Vaccines will be given to anyone who is eligible.
  • Continue to work with our communities to co-produce vaccination clinics, in conjunction with trusted local community members where uptake could be better.
  • Offer boosters to remaining housebound and care home residents who were unable to get the vaccine at first or second visit or due to recent outbreak.

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 7 February

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves and others from coronavirus.

 

  • 16 and 17 year olds can now book their Booster appointments via the National Booking Service or attend a walk-in clinic.
  • Booster vaccinations are also being offered to 12-15 year olds who are in a clinical risk group, severely immunosuppressed or a household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed. You will be invited to book via your GP.
  • Immunosuppressed age 16+ can book their booster jabs using the National Booking Service
  • GP-led vaccination sites are starting to invite those age 5-11 years at risk for their Covid Vaccination.
  • There are lots of appointments and walk-in clinics available to get your vaccine in Calderdale.
  • If you are pregnant or immunosuppressed, you can jump any queue at our walk-in clinics. Just talk to a member of staff when you arrive.

Programme highlights:

  • Answered the questions and concerns of asylum seekers and refugees new to the area and gave vaccinations.
  • Gave vaccinations to people in temporary accommodation who are living with drug and alcohol addiction and have chronic long-term conditions
  • Started vaccinating in schools on 28th Jan.
  • Calderdale continue to offer enough capacity to offer everyone eligible their booster and anyone who wishes to obtain their evergreen doses.
  • Searches being conducted by primary and secondary care to identify eligible at risk 5-11 year olds.
  • Additional vaccination sites now offering vaccinations to 12-15 year olds alongside the vaccinations being offered in schools.

Looking ahead:

  • Continue to develop out of school offer for children and young people.
  • Roving model will be visiting St Augustine’s and Basement Project to talk to the communities about the vaccine and providing vaccination accordingly.
  • Working with Park and Warley community to co-produce vaccination clinics, in conjunction with trusted local community members.
  • Offer boosters to remaining housebound and care home residents who were unable to get the vaccine at first or second visit or due to recent outbreak.

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 31 January

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves  and others from coronavirus.

 

  • It’s never too late to get your first and second dose.
  • Your vaccine is waiting for you, book online, call 119./li>
  • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine gives most people a high level of protection against COVID-19 even in people who have already been poorly with COVID-19.
  • If you have had COVID-19 you need to wait before getting the vaccine. 4 weeks for over 18s and 12-17 year olds at high risk of COVID-19, and 12 weeks for 12-17 year olds.
  • The GP-led vaccination sites are starting to invite those age 5-11 years at risk for their Covid Vaccination.
  • There are lots of appointments and walk-in clinics available to get your vaccine in Calderdale.
  • If you are pregnant or immunosuppressed, you can jump any queue at our walk-in clinics. Just talk to a member of staff when you arrive.
  • 1st and 2nd doses should be the same vaccine type. In line with JCVI advice Pfizer or Moderna is being given for boosters. If people are unable to have this vaccine type due to a medical reason it may be possible to have AstraZeneca, after discussion with a health professional.

Programme highlights

  • Answered the questions and concerns of asylum seekers and refugees new to the area and gave vaccinations to 44 people.
  • Started vaccinating in schools on 28th Jan.
  • Working on the medium to long-term plan for the Calderdale Covid Vaccination programme to ensure we have the most effective and efficient model in place
  • Calderdale continue to offer enough capacity to offer everyone eligible their booster and anyone who wishes to obtain their evergreen doses.
  • Searches being conducted by primary and secondary care to identify eligible at risk 5-11 year olds.
  • Additional vaccination sites now offering vaccinations to 12-15 year olds alongside the vaccinations being offered in schools

Looking ahead

  • Continue to develop out of school offer for children and young people.
  • Roving model will be visiting St Augustine’s and Union Street to talk to the communities about the vaccine and providing vaccination accordingly.
  • Working with Park and Warley community to co-produce vaccination clinics, in conjunction with trusted local community members.
  • Offer boosters to remaining housebound and care home residents who were unable to get the vaccine at first or second visit or due to recent outbreak.

Key contact and useful links

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Coronavirus Vaccination key messages from Calderdale CCG 24 January

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Calderdale Clinical Commissioning group would like to encourage everyone eligible for a Covid vaccination to take the opportunity to protect themselves  and others from coronavirus.

 

  • It’s never too late to get your first and second dose.
  • Your vaccine is waiting for you, book online, call 119.
  • You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine gives most people a high level of protection against COVID-19 even in people who have already been sick with COVID-19.
  • If you have had COVID-19 you need to wait before getting the vaccine. 4 weeks for over 18s and 12-17 year olds at high risk of COVID-19, and 12 weeks for 12-17 year olds.
  • Recent data shows two doses of the vaccine are not enough to stop people becoming unwell from Omicron but suggests a booster significantly increases protection against the variant.
  • The NHS is getting ready to roll out vaccination to those age 5-11 years who are at risk.
  • There are lots of appointments and walk-in clinics available to get your vaccine in Calderdale.
  • 1st and 2nd doses should be the same vaccine type. In line with JCVI advice Pfizer or Moderna is being given for boosters. If people are unable to have this vaccine type due to a medical reason it may be possible to have AstraZeneca, after discussion with a health professional.

Programme highlights

  • Calderdale continue to offer enough capacity to offer everyone over 16 years a booster and anyone who wishes to obtain their evergreen dose
  • Searches being conducted by primary and secondary care to identify eligible at risk 5-11 year olds.
  • Additional sites offering out of school vaccination.

Looking ahead

  • Continue to develop out of school offer for children and young people.
  • Starting in-school vaccinations visits again from 28th Jan.
  • Developing a medium to long-term plan for the Calderdale Covid Vaccination programme to ensure we have the most effective and efficient model in place
  • Providing more pop-up vaccination clinics, in-particular to focus on tackling vaccine inequalities to improve the convenience of the vaccine being on your doorstep and in conjunction with working with trusted local community members.
  • Offer boosters to remaining housebound and care home residents who were unable to get the vaccine at first or second visit.

Key contact and useful links

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