To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government plans to implement the recommendation of the British Society of Immunology and introduce a high-profile, multifaceted engagement programme to build public understanding and confidence in the covid-19 vaccination.
This answer is the replacement for a previous holding answer.
Answered on
26 January 2021
The Department of Health and the NHS and PHE are providing advice and information at every possible opportunity to support those who have been prioritised to receive a vaccine and anyone who has questions about the vaccination process.
The latest advice and information is available on the National Health Service website and GOV.UK and our social media channels are regularly publishing fact cards, films and interviews about vaccine safety and answering frequently asked questions about vaccine production. In addition, senior clinicians are giving media interviews and taking part in live question and answer sessions with the public about COVID-19 vaccines.
Senior clinicians, Ministers and officials are also holding regular briefing sessions with stakeholders, medical charities, faith groups and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community leaders about the vaccines authorised for use.
Additionally, the Government is sponsoring content on social media channels and a range of news media outlets to provide information and advice to communities across the country. This includes targeted information and advice via TV, radio and social media, translated into 13 languages. Print and online material, including interviews and practical advice, has appeared in 600 national, regional, local and specialist titles