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Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

Covid vaccine near me: Postcode checker shows your nearest site

Today's Google Doodle is encouraging everyone to wear a mask and get a vaccine.

Click on the Google logo and you'll be taken straight to search results where you can find your nearest Covid vaccination centre.

More than 137 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been given in the UK, with more than 48 million people double-vaccinated.

However, plenty remain unvaccinated – so you should book and get your Covid vaccine, especially as the Omicron variant continues to spread.

Getting a Covid vaccine is incredibly important, as it will "reduce the chance of you suffering from Covid-19 disease," says the government website.

You can get a free vaccine on the NHS (Getty Images)

It continues: "It may take a few weeks for your body to build up some protection from the vaccine. You should get good protection from the first dose.

"Having a second dose should give you longer lasting protection."

A third booster dose of the vaccine is now also needed to ensure optimal protection, helping to "give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from Covid-19".

How to find Covid vaccine near you

You can use our handy postcode checker to find out where the vaccine is being administered near you.

To find your local vaccination centre, all you have to do is enter your postcode in the box below, to view the closest vaccination centres to you.

You can also use the NHS website to find a walk-in coronavirus vaccination site.

You don't need to be registered with a GP to use a walk-in centre.

Alternatively you can use the NHS website to book a Covid vaccine.

Who can get a Covid vaccine?

Anyone over the age of 16 is entitled to get three Covid jabs.

Meanwhile, those aged 12 to 15 are currently only able to get two doses.

As of December 17, anyone aged over 16 can get a booster vaccine.

From April 1, vaccination will be compulsory for all healthcare workers.

What are the side effects of the Covid vaccine?

Vaccine side effects may occur (PA)

The Covid vaccines that are used in the UK have been approved for use, and meet strict standard of safety, quality and effectiveness.

However, as with most vaccines, side effects may occur.

Any side effects are mild, and should not last longer than a week, says the NHS.

Side effects include:

  • a sore arm from the injection
  • feeling tired
  • a headache
  • feeling achy
  • feeling or being sick

More serious side effects such as allergic reactions or blood clotting are very rare.

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