Question reference: S5W-32792
- Asked by: Finlay Carson, MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 26 October 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 9 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the system that is currently being used for the roll-out of the flu vaccination programme will also be used for the roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine once one is available.
Answer
Eligibility and prioritisation decision will be based on clinical evidence and we will be guided by the JCVI which provides independent advice on immunisation, including on the efficacy and safety of vaccines and priority groups to be vaccinated.
We are taking a different approach for a COVID-19 programme, incorporating learning from this year's seasonal flu delivery. We are developing a national plan for COVID-19 where delivery models will be determined nationally, in consultation with Health Boards. In terms of systems for calling people in for appointments, we are investigating how we can use the digital infrastructure developed for contact tracing to support a more effective and efficient means of scheduling appointments.