Covid booster and flu jab plans revealed

Published date08 September 2021
Publication titleAirdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Dr Mark Russell, lead for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, explained the process which will begin later this month.

He said: "To allow us to deliver these two vaccinations together we are waiting on further guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

"There will be people who are eligible for both vaccines and some who are eligible for only one and we want to make it as convenient as possible for everyone to receive their vaccinations.

"We plan to offer those who are eligible for both vaccines one appointment, so people don't have to attend two appointments within a short period of time.

"In order for us to do this we need the JCVI guidance, which is expected in mid- September.

"In the meantime, we are prioritising primary and secondary school pupils as they are only eligible for the flu vaccine. Our vaccination team will be assisting the school immunisation team for two weeks."

If the guidance is received when expected, the health board will then roll-out both the Covid booster and flu vaccine to care home residents and patient-facing staff from September 20.

The wider community vaccination programme for both the Covid booster...

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