Question reference: S5W-35104
- Asked by: Monica Lennon, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 9 February 2021
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 4 March 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether individuals will be given a choice as to which COVID-19 vaccine they will receive in circumstances where they have ethical objections to a particular vaccine.
Answer
It is not possible to offer everyone in Scotland a choice of COVID-19 vaccine at this stage. The Scottish Government has been very clear from day one that the pace and rollout of our national vaccine programme is key to tackling the pandemic and we are determined to reach as much of the population, and in order of vulnerability based on clinical advice, as fast as the vaccine supply allows us.
Individuals with ethical concerns should contact their GP practice or local Health Board to discuss the options that might be available to them.