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People with asthma eligible for vaccine are being refused one – Derbyshire Live

“It’s essential that GPs follow official guidance, so that people with asthma who need to be prioritised are protected now.”

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Some people with severe asthma who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine have been refused one by their GP, a charity has warned.
Asthma UK said there is widespread confusion over the guidance for who should be in priority group six, after some GPs appeared to say only those with recent hospital admission rather than any history of admission should be included.
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidance for group six says anyone with asthma that has resulted in admission to…

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