HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 c1038W
Sandra Gidley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the take-up rates for influenza vaccine were at 1 January(a) in England and (b) broken down by (i) primary care trust and (ii) strategic health authority. [154353]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Information on the uptake rates for flu vaccine in those aged 65 and over for 2003–04 by primary care trust and strategic health authority has been placed in the Library.

Dr. Starkey

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will change the guidelines on free influenza vaccinations to include carers. [156687]

Miss Melanie Johnson

Policy for those receiving free flu vaccination is currently under review. Carers are one of the groups under consideration.