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05
Nov 2021
Andrew Jones MP queries delay of covid vaccinations in schools
Harrogate & Knaresborough Conservative MP Andrew Jones has questioned why school vaccinations in Harrogate are not likely to happen until February.
The Stray Ferret reported last month that the rollout of covid jabs to 12 to 15-year-old pupils in Harrogate schools has been delayed, after the government initially said all children in that age group would be offered jabs by October half-term.
Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Jones said vaccinating children five months later in February would be "too late".
He said:
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Mr Jones also asked if there is a problem with the supply of vaccines in the Harrogate district. He said the nearest walk-in centre for residents is 17 miles away in Halifax.
NHS officials have said they are unable to open any walk-in covid vaccination centres in Harrogate because clinics are already running at capacity.
Mr Jones said:
In response, Department for Health junior minister Maggie Thorpe MP said "there is no problem at all with the supply of vaccines".
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