SBRI Challenge“How can we ensure we vaccinate the Welsh Public safely, effectively and efficiently?”

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During these unprecedented times it is more imperative than ever to ensure that the public within Wales are fully vaccinated. ‘NHS Wales each year vaccinate approximately 1 million adults and children from across Wales, including childhood immunisations and Influenza.’ The flu season alone (Sept/April) puts increasing pressure on NHS resources and with the potential of a second wave of COVID-19 during the winter months it is essential that we ensure the health of the Welsh population is in the best position possible to cope with any further outbreaks. This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic delivery of these vaccinations will become more of a challenge, due to a wider range of more vulnerable groups (shielded), new social distancing measures, infection control and the inclusion of the COVID-19 vaccination. A COVID-19 vaccine in the best case scenario will be delivered rapidly to large numbers of people in alternative venues in the community from this autumn.