Aug 25, 2024 11:02 PM
https://labourhub.org.uk/2024/08/25/camp...on-policy/
INTRO: Covid Action UK’s spokesperson Joseph Healy says: “At a time when we are just beginning to emerge from the largest Covid wave since 2022, it is simply unbelievable that the JCVI (the body responsible for vaccine policy in the UK) has decided to use an old vaccine as its autumn booster offer on the NHS. This booster will be made available to some of the most vulnerable groups in society – those aged over 65, the immunocompromised and frontline health and social care staff.
"However, on grounds of cost effectiveness, they have decided to use an old version of the vaccine which was targeted at last winter’s variant instead of the updated vaccines which countries like the US are making available to all. The UK now has a two-tier approach to vaccination. The elderly and most vulnerable will be offered an out-of-date vaccine, while those who can afford to buy vaccines privately will be getting the most up-to-date and effective version.” (MORE - details)
INTRO: Covid Action UK’s spokesperson Joseph Healy says: “At a time when we are just beginning to emerge from the largest Covid wave since 2022, it is simply unbelievable that the JCVI (the body responsible for vaccine policy in the UK) has decided to use an old vaccine as its autumn booster offer on the NHS. This booster will be made available to some of the most vulnerable groups in society – those aged over 65, the immunocompromised and frontline health and social care staff.
"However, on grounds of cost effectiveness, they have decided to use an old version of the vaccine which was targeted at last winter’s variant instead of the updated vaccines which countries like the US are making available to all. The UK now has a two-tier approach to vaccination. The elderly and most vulnerable will be offered an out-of-date vaccine, while those who can afford to buy vaccines privately will be getting the most up-to-date and effective version.” (MORE - details)