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COVID-19 vaccine summary

The COVID-19 vaccine is a new vaccine developed to help reduce your risk of getting COVID-19. It's given as an injection into your upper arm – usually in 2 doses. Find out the latest information on the vaccine, how it works, side effects and the protection it offers.

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