The MP discusses Scotland's approach to vaccine deployment and mentions regional differences in strategy. She acknowledges the importance of continued investment in immunology research, highlighting the need for sustained funding beyond the pandemic. Ms Qaisar-Javed thanked the hon. Member for Strangford and emphasised the importance of immunology research in battling the pandemic, highlighting Scotland's role in leading global efforts to understand and combat covid-19. She mentioned that 55 rapid research projects were funded by the Scottish Government across various universities and institutions, contributing over £400,000 for long-covid support services. Approximately one million people in the UK are experiencing self-reported symptoms of long covid, with two-thirds reporting adverse impacts on daily activities such as fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches, and difficulty concentrating.

Allin-Khan paid tribute to immunologists and biomedical researchers, acknowledging their role in understanding and eradicating diseases. She emphasized the importance of international collaboration and thanked organisations such as the British Society for Immunology and the Royal College of Pathologists. Allin-Khan highlighted historical achievements like Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine and called for continued support for current research into immunity and new variants.