THOSE aged 40 and over are being invited for their first vaccination.

Barrow and Millom Primary Care Network is inviting everyone aged 40 and over to receive their first dose of the vaccine.

A spokesman said: "First doses - we are inviting everyone aged 40 years and above as per national guidance. We would be calling others outside this, if needed, for our reserve lists. There is no vaccine choice for people aged 40 years and over, unless clinically indicated. People aged 39 or under will be getting the Pfizer vaccine as per new guidance issued last week.

Second doses (Barrow practices only) - we have invited everyone who has had an AZ vaccine up to and including 3/3/21 and Pfizer up to and including 18/3/21. You will be receiving the same vaccine that you had the first time, as per guidance.

"If anyone in the above categories haven’t heard from your practice, please get in touch with them."