Scottish Government Considers Influenza Vaccine Expansion Within Second Wave Of Covid-19

The Scottish Government’s Covid-19 Advisory Group was established to commend the work of the UK Government’s Committee of Experts on the Emergency Scientific Advisory Group (SAGE). Regulations”. ..

The Panel also considered “whether the groups currently covered by the influenza vaccine and the additional groups receiving it benefit.”

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Largest in scotland health The board has warned that this winter’s flu vaccine may require “substantial” additional funding, and more people are expected to be positive for vaccination.

Currently, people over the age of 65 who are in good health, pregnant women, medical personnel, and caregivers Scotland -Vaccination is offered from the age of 6 months with elementary school children and healthy children.

British health minister Matt Hancock told the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) on Monday that the “largest flu vaccination program in history” will be rolled out this winter.

NHS Lothian warns that more funding will likely be needed to meet the demand for influenza vaccines this year.

In a remobilization plan submitted to the Scottish Government, the Health Commission said the authorities were “planning for the 2021/21 influenza vaccination program.”

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“We expect the demand for vaccination to increase by 10%.

“This program should prevent some of the previous “mass” clinic approaches and consider social distance requirements that may require new approaches to the venue.

“The additional resources needed to provide this year’s influenza vaccination program can be significant.”

Secretary of Health Jean Freeman stressed that plans to deal with a possible coronavirus outbreak in the fall or winter are “in progress”.

Secretary of Health Jeane Freeman

In a daily media briefing, Freeman stressed that the NHS Board, including both beds and intensive care, is “advised to retain the ability to cope with the surge in Covid cases” in the fall or winter. ..

She also said: “We also take into account winter-borne infections and viruses, such as influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

“We are looking at ways to not only slowly and safely restart other suspended NHS services, but manage them all when needed. But of course, the point here is , That is the balance of the two.

“We can’t assume that the NHS doesn’t have to deal with Covid-19 cases, hospital settings, or significant increases in primary and community care settings. Be as confident as possible to be sure to provide you with appropriate infection prevention and control advice.”

Freeman added: “Everything is done to make sure that modeling in PPE is as accurate as possible, and that orders are being flowed across both pharmaceuticals and other consumables, pharmaceuticals, and workforce planning.

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“We carry out all that plan, it’s underway, and while doing it is right, we do our best to deal with the fall and winter and can reduce the number of infections right now. You can place as much as you can, and deal with what autumn and winter bring.”

Last year, thousands of children in Scotland were delayed by the influenza vaccine due to delayed and lack of vaccinations across the UK.

NHS National Services Scotland has already spent over £10m on the 2020/21 influenza vaccine program.

“We’re not sure what to expect,” said Miles Briggs, a spokesperson for the Scottish Conservation and Health Administration. “Scottish SAGE is considering expanding the group of people who will be vaccinated against influenza this winter and is considering increasing the number of people who will be vaccinated.

“By seriously worried about the return of the second wave of Covid-19 in the winter, minimizing the number of people who have the common flu will help healthcare institutions become a second potential. You will be prepared for the waves.”

“The SNP minister is not always ready for the winter. Preparing for the flu season this year is more important than ever.

“We will be in regular contact with the Minister on plans to expand the coverage of influenza vaccinations this winter.”

We asked the Scottish government for comment.