Expansion to the flu vaccine programme eligibility 2022/23
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Thursday 21st July 2022
50 - 64 yr old, not in a clinically at-risk group, cohort
The government has announced that the 50-64 yr old cohort will be included in the 2022 programme, but during the latter part of the vaccinating season. This is to ensure those most at risk from COVID-19 and flu are protected first.
The start date for people aged 50 to 64 years not in a clinical at risk will be 15th October to be given their NHS vaccine.
The Department for Health and Social Care have confirmed with the manufacturers that additional vaccine for adult cohorts is being made available for local providers to access through their usual ordering processes.
The first choice vaccine is QIVe for this cohort.
Further operational guidance, a statement of amendment to the annual flu letter and a revised flu vaccine reimbursement letter will be shared shortly. Communication materials to support public messaging on the vaccine offer are in development and will also be available shortly.