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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Vaccination Update

18 July 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maggie Throup Con Erewash

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government has accepted the JCVI's recommendation to offer booster vaccines to additional groups this autumn.
  • The NHS will provide free flu vaccines to individuals aged 50-64 years old who are not in clinical risk groups.
  • The aim is to protect those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the UK's ongoing vaccination programme against COVID-19 and announces expanded eligibility for autumn booster doses based on JCVI advice.

Action requested

The government has accepted the JCVI’s recommendation to offer a booster vaccine to additional groups this autumn, aiming to protect those at higher risk of severe illness. The NHS will also provide free flu vaccines to an extended group of individuals aged 50-64 years old who are not in clinical risk groups.

Key facts

  • Over 149 million doses have been administered as of 13 July 2022.
  • First dose uptake is at 93.3%, second dose at 87.4%, and third primary or booster doses at 69.6% in the UK.
  • The JCVI advised on expanding eligibility for autumn boosters to include more groups beyond those announced earlier this year.
  • Additional flu vaccine will be offered free of charge to people aged 50 to 64 years old who are not in clinical risk groups.
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