Question reference: S5W-33564
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 26 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 8 December 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what prioritisation it will give to offering the carers of people with Down’s syndrome access to any COVID-19 vaccine, and what differences there will be in this prioritisation between the carers of children and adults with the condition.
Answer
The Scottish Government will prioritise vaccinations in line with the independent scientific and clinical advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) and as vaccine supply allows.