Current Covid vaccine programme to end in mid- February...

[Gadget]

.... does anyone know of any further plans for future vaccinations similar to the annual flu jab?

Gadget

[Gadget]

Just found this

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-programme-for-2023-jcvi-interim-advice-8-november-2022/jcvi-statement-on-the-covid-19-vaccination-programme-for-2023-8-november-2022

[mazi]

Just to add to this, I have today received a letter from the NHS telling me that I am amongst those who might need treatment should I catch covid.

I can expect to get a free test pack in the next the two weeks and should do a test should I have symptoms of covid and  should

Edit: should report my positive test to the nhs

Is this the way forward instead of vaccinations.


Mike

[Gadget]

Just noticed this earlier today, Mike 

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/preparing-for-a-successful-spring-2023-covid-19-booster-campaign/

[mazi]

I think, then, that this is to fill the gap between now and 17 April when the “ campaign “ begins, provided that the vaccines are delivered by then.

Looks like it’s only over 80s and immunosuppressive candidates, along with care home residents,
Shades of mr Hancock there ;



Mike

[Gadget]

I read it as over 75s and other special grps

For spring planning purposes, we are asking systems to plan to vaccinate the groups eligible last spring.

This would include:

    adults aged 75 years and over
    residents in a care home for older adults
    individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in the Green Book (tables 3 and 4).

This includes those who turn 75 years old by 30th June 2023 who will be eligible for a vaccination at any point in the campaign.

and

Campaign start and end date: Visits to care homes should be planned to begin Monday 3 April 2023 and the spring 2023 COVID-19 booster campaign should be planned to formally commence on Monday 17 April 2023 and end on Friday 30 June 2023. In line with JCVI advice the offer of booster vaccinations will cease outside campaigns.

[Gibel]

I got the letter and have received a box of tests and instructions as to where to send them back to. I understood it was all to do with being considered “extremely vulnerable” due to my continued treatment for the effects of my cancer treatment 3 years ago.

[mazi]

What a mess, Gadjets  link was updated on the 24 feb, Friday, so would not have been seen till 28 feb at best, which is after the first letters and kits were sent out.

It does ask the world and it’s dog to make a plan for a vaccination program, not necessarily implement it, and goes on to ask for planning templates to be returned by 10 March.

Oh for the days when Matrons ran hospitals and Doctors doctored ( except for surgeons of course who were Mr)


Mike

[Gadget]

Is there anything in your letters that give a contact to contact for more info, etc.?

Add -I'm in the over 75 category  rather than in the immunosuppressed group.