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Default Where has all the Flu vaccine gone?

On Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:34:27 +0100, Michael Chare
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The government claims there is plenty of vaccine, but the local medical
practice has so far not agreed to vaccinate me as they usually do, and
none of the local pharmacies have any vaccine.


Here in Scotland the task has been taken away from GP surgeries and
organised by the Health Boards (to the annoyance of the GPs I
understand, who were paid for each vaccination).

According to the Herald, Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
decided to use software for allocating appointments that was designed
for childhood vaccinations with the result that the youngest get
theirs first with the oldest, potentially most vulnerable, last:
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/...get-jags-last/