Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake 2022-07-19
2022-07-19
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The Public Accounts Committee reported last week that there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, raising concern about inequality issues among certain ethnic groups.
What steps he is taking to encourage covid-19 vaccine uptake in adults. As the Public Accounts Committee reported last week, there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, and we hope that the Government will give as much support as they can to increase take-up among that group.
We continue to work closely with valued communities and community leaders to provide advice and information at every opportunity. We have materials translated into 28 different languages, and we have had vaccination sites in mosques and other community centres.
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The Minister did not give a specific timeline or detailed plan for addressing vaccine inequality among certain ethnic groups.
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The Public Accounts Committee reported last week that there are still 3 million people who have not been vaccinated, particularly among people with black, black British and Pakistani backgrounds.
There is a real inequality issue here. Can the Minister give us any further indication of how she will ensure that on her watch we do not see that inequality embed itself? We know that vaccine hesitancy has reduced over time but there are still significant disparities.
We continue to work closely with valued communities and community leaders to provide advice and information at every opportunity. We have materials translated into 28 different languages, and we have had vaccination sites in mosques and other community centres.
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The Minister did not give a specific timeline or detailed plan for addressing vaccine hesitancy among certain ethnic groups.
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The Secretary of State has accepted independent advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation regarding the autumn covid-19 booster programme.
Vaccination remains one of the most important ways to protect ourselves and others against covid-19. What additional steps does the Minister feel need to be taken to encourage vaccine uptake among those with a hesitancy for the additional boosters?
We know that more work needs to be done, and we cannot rest on our laurels. We continue to encourage people to come forward for their first jab, second dose, or booster as it is our best line of defence against covid-19.
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The Minister did not provide specific actions or a detailed plan to address vaccine hesitancy among those who are hesitant about boosters.
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