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Covid-19: Millions of asthmatics ‘must wait for vaccine’ – BBC News
A much narrower group will now be eligible than previously indicated.
By Rachel SchraerHealth reporter
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People whose asthma is under control will not be prioritised for the Covid vaccine, the government has confirmed.
Sufferers of the condition will not be on the list ahead of their peers unless they are formally shielding, regularly take steroid tablets or have ever had an emergency hospital admission.
This appears to be a rowing back from previous guidance indicating steroid-inhaler users would be eligible.
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