To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any increase in winter hospital admissions in the 2025 season, including for respiratory illnesses and COVID-19-related complications, as a result of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's revised recommendations on eligibility for the COVID-19 autumn vaccination campaign; and what steps they will take to mitigate any associated strain on the NHS.
Answered on
10 February 2025
The independent Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises the Department on the approach to vaccination and immunisation. On 13 November 2024, the JCVI published advice on the COVID-19 vaccination programme covering vaccination in 2025 and spring 2026. This advice is available on the GOV.UK website, in an online only format.
The Government is considering the JCVI’s advice on autumn 2025 carefully and will respond in due course.