Question

Who will give me the COVID-19 vaccine? Can I choose?

22 December 2020. Related: All topics, COVID-19.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Who gives you the vaccine might depend on which vaccine is being used. It might be your GP or a hospital doctor. In the UK it is unlikely to be your HIV doctor.

The Pfizer vaccine will generally be given at health centres or hospitals. This is so any allergy can be easily managed. Also because of limits in how it can be stored.

The Oxford vaccines might be given by your GP because it is easier to transport and store. This is early stage for the vaccines but it is unlikely to be your HIV doctor.

However, if you get a letter from both a vaccine centre and your GP, you can chose which of these to use.

Please remember that all the current vaccines need to be given as two doses.

This is one of more than 65 questions about COVID vaccines. It was produced by and for people living with HIV.

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