COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom
COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom
The COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom refers to the ongoing process of immunising the population of the United Kingdom against the COVID-19 virus.
Pronunciation
- COVID-19: /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
- Vaccination: /ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən/
- United Kingdom: /juːˈnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is an acronym derived from "coronavirus disease 2019". The term "vaccination" originates from the Latin vaccinus, meaning "of or from the cow", due to the early practice of using cowpox to immunise against smallpox. The "United Kingdom" refers to the union of the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus
- Vaccine
- Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
- Herd immunity
- National Health Service (NHS)
Overview
The COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom began in December 2020, following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service (NHS) is responsible for administering the vaccines, which also include the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The aim of the vaccination programme is to achieve herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom
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