Question reference: S5W-33856
- Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, MSP for Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 7 December 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 14 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to encourage people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to take up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Answer
We have planned a communications campaign to inform audiences in Scotland about the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage uptake. This comprises a mass media campaign supported by online information, a phoneline, a door drop to all households in Scotland and partnership working with a wide range of public, private and third sector organisations to meaningfully engage a wide range of audiences. We will also draw on the expertise of a variety of organisations to optimise reach of our messaging for at risk groups such as those with asthma and respiratory conditions.