Written question asked by Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Vaccination

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to expand pro-vaccination campaigns to encourage maximum uptake of any vaccines to prevent (1) COVID-19, and (2) other conditions, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

The Department is working closely with Public Health England, NHS England and NHS Improvement to promote vaccinations and raise awareness of their benefits and the diseases they prevent. We are also working with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to help social media platforms identify and take action against incorrect claims about COVID-19 in line with their terms and conditions. This includes anti-vaccination narratives that could endanger people’s health. As we get closer to a potential COVID-19 vaccine, we will continue to provide clear information to the public and urge people to seek National Health Service advice, so they have the right information to make an informed choice.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL10140
Session: 2019-21
Subjects: Publicity Vaccination Take-up Coronavirus
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Vaccination

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