The national flu immunisation programme 2020 to 2021- update
Further to the letter published on 14 May, this letter advises on expansion of the programme in light of the risk of flu and COVID-19 co-circulating this winter, to protect vulnerable people and support the resilience of the health and care system.
Source:
Public Health England
SPS commentary:
This year as part of wider planning for winter, and subject to contractual negotiations, this season flu vaccination will be additionally offered to:
There are also plans to further extend the vaccine programme in November and December to include the 50-64 year old age group subject to vaccine supply.