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Information for patients

Updated: January 2021

For any patient with concerns regarding coronavirus, please follow NHS and Public Health England guidance.
You may also wish to view the following information:

Please click here to read a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Q&A for Rheumatology patients

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, please click here to view

Versus Arthritis provides:
Information on coronavirus (COVID-19) and arthritis
Information on the risks of COVID-19 and arthritis

Versus Arthritis also provides information on the risks of COVID-19 and Arthritis

Please CLICK HERE to view our short guide for patients visiting hospital for planned appointments.
The guide contains information on what to expect and instructions to help us minimise the risk of infection and ensure your safety.

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COVID-19 vaccination

For information about COVID-19 vaccinations, please check the following useful links:

Versus Arthritis provides several questions and answers about the vaccination and links to government websites including Green Book, but also directs patients to check with their healthcare professional.

NASS has advice and guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations for people living with axial SpA (AS)

NHS England information about COVID-19 vaccine and vaccinations

Government information for recipients of Pfizer vaccine with patient information leaflet

Government information for recipients of Oxford AstraZenaca vaccine with patient information leaflet

Government guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19: Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (updated 31 December 2020)

Age UK information about the vaccine

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