HC Deb 29 January 1985 vol 72 cc162-3W
Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the places in the Wessex health region where yellow fever vaccinations are available.

Mr. John Patten

The following centres in the Wessex health region are designated to provide yellow fever vaccinations for members of the publicThe Basingstoke district hospital, the Avebury child health clinic, Bournemouth, and the central health clinic in Southampton.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the present provision of yellow fever vaccinations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Yes, but there are difficulties, which we hope to resolve shortly.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give further consideration to allowing yellow fever vaccinations to be carried out by general practitioners who wish to provide such a service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Possible improvements to present arrangements are currently under review and if these prove practicable we hope to announce some changes shortly.

Mr. Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many yellow fever vaccinations have been carried out in each health region each year since 1979.

Mr. John Patten

This information is not available centrally.

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