This natural immunity from having an illness doesn’t usually last as long as the immunity given by a vaccine, so it’s recommended that if you’ve had coronavirus you do still get a vaccine.

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This is the part of the virus that attaches to the cells in our body – something they need to do to replicate and cause an infection. Vaccination means we can stimulate this immunity without becoming unwell with the disease in the first place. The latest published data shows that as at 30 June 2020, there were no people in prison for failing to pay a fine related to the non-payment of a TV licence in England and Wales. While this collaborative approach means vaccines were made available sooner, it doesn’t mean any shortcuts were taken.No enforcement action has been taken against anyone who has previously held a free over-75s TV licence. Some vaccines which use newer technology contain the genetic code for the virus’ antigen instead, so your body produces the antigen itself. How you’re feeling and whether you have any symptoms that would stop you from being able to have the vaccine.

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Your body’s immune system produces antibodies that ‘match’ the antigens from a specific virus and prevent them from attaching to cells. In August 2020 - and following the largest consultation in the BBC’s history - the process was started to transition over 75 households from free to paid-for TV licences, following the Government’s decision to withdraw the concession. People with an allergy to the ingredients of the vaccine should not receive it – however, those with other allergies (such as to food and other medicines) are able to.These tests will take place ‘in vitro’ (in a group of cells which have been grown in a laboratory and aren’t part of an animal) or ‘in vivo’ (in animals).