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Friday, 1 September 2023

Can We Go From “A Variant of No Concern” to “The Largest Vaccination Rollout in the UK?”

 The rollout of flu and COVID-19 vaccines has been brought forward to September 11th due to the emergence of what is being termed “a new variant” that apparently came to light on 18th August. At the moment there has been little incitement of fear, yet, at the begining of the year, the Uk Health Security Agency said they “expected the largest vaccination programme in the UK.” 

“NHS officials have indicated the BA.2.86 – which “came to light” on 18th August – “is the most concerning since the arrival of Omicron.” Yet scientists also say it has mutated but has not been classed as a “variant of concern,” reported Sky News.

Nevertheless, they added that the “Vaccination efforts aimed at care home residents and those who are immunocompromised will now start on 11 September rather than the initial October date. This group will be followed by carers, pregnant women, social care personnel, and individuals aged 65 and above, all of whom will receive booster shots this upcoming winter.”...<<<Read More>>>...