HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 c1391W
Dr. Richard Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has conducted into the effects an over-65 age recommendation for pneumococcal vaccination would have on the health of people in Wyre Forest. [70223]

Ms Blears

The Department asked the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) an independent expert advisory group, to review all available data on the use of this vaccine and report back. The costs and benefits of changing this policy are currently being considered.

Dr. Richard Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many over-65 year olds have received the pneumococcal vaccination in Wyre Forest in the past five years. [70224]

Ms Blears

Information on age breakdown of those receiving pneumococcal vaccine is not available.

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