Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 30425

Streptococcus: Children

Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 20 February 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a vaccination programme for primary school children against Group A Streptococcal infection.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Department works closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England, with expert advice from the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, to design, implement, and deliver vaccination programmes offering high levels...

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