Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 29 October 2020
29 Oct 2020 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Flu Vaccinations (Completion)
Yes, health boards are on track to provide eligible cohorts in phase 1 with the vaccine by the time the flu season reaches its peak. Eligible cohorts are those who are the most clinically vulnerable to flu. Among others, they include the over-65s, those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women and health and social care workers. Health boards have estimated that almost 1.1 million people will be vaccinated by the end of this week—that is 44 per cent of the total people who will receive the vaccine during this flu season. In the United Kingdom, the flu season begins in December and reaches its peak in January and February. However, it will be possible to receive the vaccine as late as the end of March 2021.
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6. Michelle Ballantyne (South Scotland) (Con)
Con
To ask the First Minister whether all flu vaccinations will be completed on time. (S5F-04486)
The First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon)
SNP
Yes, health boards are on track to provide eligible cohorts in phase 1 with the vaccine by the time the flu season reaches its peak. Eligible cohorts are tho...
Michelle Ballantyne
Con
When I previously asked the First Minister whether she could guarantee that everyone who is due a flu vaccine will receive one and what percentage she hoped ...
The First Minister
SNP
I do not have the information for all health boards in front of me—and if I did, Presiding Officer, it would probably take too long for me to give it and you...