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Public Health Protection

Tuesday 1 September 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Sir David Amess inquires about special arrangements for flu vaccine availability.
  • The flu vaccination programme this year will be the largest in UK history.
  • Proposals aim to expand the number of NHS qualified clinicians who can administer vaccinations.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Amess Con Southend West
NHS
Context

The announcement of a new organisation for health protection and resilience, the National Institute for Health Protection.

Question

Sir David Amess asks about special arrangements for flu vaccine availability as winter approaches and inquires if there are any further updates on reopening all GP surgeries.

Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matthew Hancock

The flu vaccination programme this year will be the biggest in history. Proposals will be put forward to expand the number of NHS qualified clinicians who can administer vaccinations, whether for the flu programme or a potential covid-19 vaccine programme.

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