Stroke survivors are eligible and encouraged to get a booster vaccine. If you have a reduced immune response, for example, if you are immunocompromised or have particular cancers, you should follow the advice on keeping safe that you were given before the pandemic. There are still things you can do to help keep yourself safe. But, you are no longer advised to stay at home and should follow the same guidance as everyone else. Some stroke survivors may have shielded at some points during the pandemic due to other conditions. If you are worried about the lifting of restrictions, the NHS has produced a guide to coping with anxiety about lockdown lifting.Īnyone can get ill from Covid-19, but for some people, including older people and people with health conditions, the risk of getting seriously ill is higher. You can also read our information on stroke and the coronavirus vaccine. The government website provides more information about this, as well as the support that may be available if you are unable to work. Your employers should support you to work from home where possible to help reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Different advice applies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. We should all follow the latest government guidance on staying safe from Covid-19. Find out more about the Stroke Association See all.
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