Busy at work and if I don’t go in I don’t get paid. I’m worried I might need a day off due to the side effects of the vaccine. Is the booster actually safe? Bradford-based NHS GP Dr Amir Khan says new vaccination sites make it easier than ever for people

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– it has been rigorously tested and approved for use by the MHRA. Millions of people have been protected from serious illness by getting vaccinated, and any side effects are generally very mild and don’t last more than 24 hours.

It’s easier than ever to get the jab, it only takes a few minutes and you can get it at a time that’s convenient for you – even at the weekend.

If you get Covid-19 you will definitely need to take several days off work to isolate and recover. So even if you have to take one day off work because of the sideeffects of the jab, that’s a much better scenario in terms of your job situation. “We know many people are juggling busy lives, which is exactly why the NHS is making it as easy as possible for you to get your booster. New vaccination sites have been set up across the country, and existing sites have extended their opening hours so as many people as possible can get jabbed as soon as possible. And once you’ve had your vaccine, then why not encourage your friends and family to book as well – so we all have the best protection possible?”