Vaccination of permanent adult household contacts of severely immunosuppressed individuals alongside JCVI priority cohort 6

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The JCVI has advised that adult household contacts of adults (over 16 years of age) with severe immunosuppression should be offered COVID-19 vaccination alongside priority group 6.

This guidance explains the next steps that medical directors of acute trusts should take following this guidance.

 

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Vaccination of permanent adult household contacts of severely immunosuppressed individuals alongside JCVI priority cohort 6

Vaccination of permanent adult household contacts of severely immunosuppressed individuals alongside JCVI priority cohort 6

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Letter from Dr Nikita Kanani, Medical Director for Primary Care, and Ed Waller, Director of Primary Care.

Published 31 March 2021.

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JCVI Cohort 6 – adult household contacts of adults with severe immunosuppression Operational Guide

JCVI Cohort 6 – adult household contacts of adults with severe immunosuppression Operational Guide

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Summary

Support to mobilise vaccination for adult household contacts of severe immunosuppressed adults.

Published 31 March 2021.