PHS publishes interim reports on Scotland's flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme

ABSTRACT

This article discusses three reports (1) this focuses on learning to date about factors which affect vaccine uptake, including booking methods and delivery models. Although there has been a high uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations in Scotland overall, uptake levels have not been equal across all population groups, as well as includes recommendations to support maximal and equitable access to vaccinations, both for the COVID-19 and other vaccination programmes. (2) details interim findings on delivery models used for vaccine rollout, methods for maximising uptake in different population groups, factors affecting vaccine uptake, lessons learned about programme implementation and recommendations for the programme, and (3) features interviews with health board vaccination leads about their experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including learning on delivery models, engagement and communication, inclusion and outreach activity, what helped and hindered vaccine roll out, and recommendations for the programme.