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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2020. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Monday, 28 September 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Swine Flu: Vaccination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will take steps to co-operate with the devolved Administrations to ensure the swine flu G4 vaccine programme is UK wide.

Answer

We continually assess significant threats that the United Kingdom and its citizens could face, including natural hazard risks such as a pandemic influenza. When novel strains of influenza are identified, Public Health England works with expert advisory groups and clinical specialists across the UK to assess the risk posed to the UK, and UK population. There is currently no evidence of effective human-to-human transmission of G4 EA H1N1 influenza.

Should the advice change, the UK has robust plans and processes in place to respond to, and mitigate the impact of, a future influenza pandemic. These plans are based on a ‘defence in depth’ strategy to minimise spread of infection and treat individual cases, which includes arrangements to secure access to a vaccine.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84245
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Devolution Vaccination Swine flu
Link
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