This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Prioritise cancer patients for 2nd dose of vaccine 3 weeks after 1st dose
Emerging research suggests cancer patients, particularly those with blood cancer, do not get adequate protection from just a single vaccine dose unless their 2nd dose is given within the original manufacturers advised 3 week time frame. Prioritise those most at risk of hospitalisation from covid
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Ensure the NHS does not become overwhelmed again by ensuring those most at risk from serious complications from covid and even death, are urgently prioritised for their 2nd vaccine dose 3 weeks after their first dose.
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The planned delay to receiving the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine has been implemented by the NHS following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises UK health departments on immunisation. This advice has also been supported by the UK's four Chief Medical Officers.
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