Covid-19 can be very serious, make sure you add your vaccinations to your winter wellness routine.
Over 65s, pregnant people and under 18s who are at clinical risk will be invited for their vaccinations. When you receive your invite, book your vaccination appointments as soon as possible to give you the most protection over the colder months.
More information about the vaccine and frequently asked questions can be found on the NHS website.
Leaflets
- Covid-19 guide for older adults leaflets (translations, BSL and large print)
- What to expect after my COVID-19 vaccination leaflet (translations, BSL and large print)
- Covid-19 pregnancy leaflet (translations, BSL and large print)
Videos
Vaccine information in community languages
NHS doctors, nurses and other frontline staff have come forward to help reassure communities that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and have been independently tested to the highest standards.
NHS staff have recorded messages in some of the most commonly spoken languages – apart from English – in the capital to help ensure messages about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine reach all Londoners.
They explain how the vaccine is given, and give clear evidence that the vaccines work and are safe. It is hoped that the videos will be shared among friends, families, faith and community groups via WhatsApp, text message and on social media. You can view the script in English and download the videos via the links below.
- Dr Mohammed Abdul-Latif, Clinical Oncology Registrar at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Arabic. Download here.
- Tazmina Ahasan, Discharge Coordinator at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Bengali. Download here.
- Sangita Patel, clinical lead for therapies at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Gujarati. Download here.
- Comfort Ekwueme, triage and assessment team leader at Tower Hamlet’s Community Services, East London NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Igbo. Download here.
- Sumita Regmi, dementia specialist nurse at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Nepali. Download here.
- Kasia Kurkowiak-Jolley, apprentice nursing associate and Accident Department Assistant at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Polish. Download here.
- Dr Harmandeep Singh, cardiology consultant at Ealing Hospital for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Punjabi. Download here.
- Stefania Vasilescu, Maternity Assistant at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, speaking in Romanian. Download here.
- Dr Farah Bede, GP in Tower Hamlets, speaking in Somali. Download here.
- Lorena González, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at East London NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Spanish. Download here.
- Vivian Motana, Healthcare Assistant at Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust, speaking in Swahili. Download here.
- Dr Muhiddin Ozkor, consultant cardiologist and clinical director at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Turkish. Download here.
- Dr Fharat Raja, consultant oncologist at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, speaking in Urdu. Download here.
- Temitope Akinfolarin, Administrator at East London NHS Foundation Trust, speaking in Yoruba. Download here.
- Information on vaccine scams in South Asian languages
- Dr Sahota explains about getting the Covid-19 vaccine and why vaccines are safe, effective and will save lives (Punjabi)
- Dr Navin Thakrar, a GP in Hounslow, gives advice about the Covid-19 vaccine (Gujarati language)
- Local GP practice shares advice about the Covid-19 vaccine (Sinhalese language)
- Staff from the HESA Medical Centre share advice about the Covid-19 vaccine (English, Arabic, Farsi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu languages)
- Covid-19 vaccination video (Akan language with English subtitles) - Mabel Mensah