South-West Londoners with allergies can talk to medics about vaccine

BY TOBY PORTER
toby@slpmedia.co.uk

People with allergies who are worried about being vaccinated against Covid-19 are being urged to “come and talk to us” by the local NHS.

South West London’s chief pharmacist in Merton, Sedina Agama is reassuring people that “we will help you through it and help you have a vaccine”.

She said people can get the answers they need at any of the numerous vaccination sites across south west London and there will be no pressure on them to get jabbed.

Nurses, pharmacists and other clinical staff are on hand to talk through any issues away from the main vaccinating area, as every effort is made to ensure they have the answers they need.

In a video message she said: “So many patients ask me about allergies and it’s the main reason why a lot of people don’t come forward.

“So, if you have got an allergy and you are worried about that and that is the reason why you haven’t come forward, don’t be worried. Come forward. Come and talk to us.

We will help you through it and help you have a vaccine.”

But people should not have a Covid-19 vaccine if they have ever had a serious allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the same vaccine or any of the ingredients in the vaccine.