House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
COVID-19 Vaccination - Autumn 2024
02 September 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Andrew Gwynne Ind Gorton and Denton
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government accepts JCVI recommendations for autumn 2024 COVID-19 vaccination programme
- Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines will be supplied in the programme
- Frontline health and social care workers and care home staff will receive vaccine offers
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK government's commitment to following JCVI advice for offering autumn 2024 COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable groups and frontline health workers.
Action requested
HMG has accepted JCVI recommendations, confirming that Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines will be supplied in the autumn programme. Frontline health and social care workers, as well as staff in care homes for older adults, will continue to receive vaccine offers this autumn.
Key facts
- JCVI published advice on 2 August 2024.
- Vaccination offered to vulnerable groups based on JCVI recommendations.
- Frontline health and social care workers continue to be offered vaccines in autumn 2024.
- Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccines will be supplied.