Covid-19 Hospitalisations Vaccination Programme 2022-01-18
2022-01-18
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the impact of the omicron variant on vaccine efficacy and its effect on hospitalisations.
What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the covid-19 vaccination programme in reducing hospitalisations, especially with the omicron variant?
Vaccination continues to offer our best line of defence against hospitalisation due to covid-19. The latest data shows vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation with the omicron variant was 58% after one dose and 64% up to 24 weeks after two doses. Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation was 92% in the first two to four weeks after a third dose or booster and 83% after 10 or more weeks.
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Q2
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The MP references the success of vaccination in reducing hospitalisations, particularly for intensive therapy units. He questions the continuation of Plan B measures on 26 January.
Will the Minister confirm that regulations will lapse on 26 January? Will she amend advice on working from home?
Plan B measures are currently in place in England, and will be reviewed before the regulations expire on 26 January. The best thing everyone can do to help to keep the virus under control is to keep coming forward for booster jabs.
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The answer did not confirm if regulations would lapse or amend advice on working from home.
Plan B Measures Are Currently In Place And Will Be Reviewed
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the rapidly depleting efficacy of vaccines after 10 weeks, especially in relation to NHS staff vaccination.
What happens next regarding vaccine efficacy and potential changes in public health measures given the current depletion rates?
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is monitoring this all the time, and we take advice from the JCVI.
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Did not provide a concrete plan for next steps or adjustments to public health measures.
The Joint Committee On Vaccination And Immunisation Is Monitoring This All The Time, And We Take Advice From The Jcvi.
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