Thread by @DrSimonHodes

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@KatharineDC thanks for raising issue of #ThirdPrimaryDoses of #CovidVaccine

This is causing a LOT of confusion for patients as there is not a clear recall system

We are told that specialist teams should advise their patients

However - if patients think they are eligible

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Then I would suggest they contact their specialist teams or clinical nurse specialists for advice

The #ThirdPrimaryDose is given at 8 weeks after the 2nd dose for some high risk individuals

This is NOT the same as the 3rd #COVIDBooster being given to otherwise lower risk

3/n The Green book lists all the eligibility in detail

Here's a link to the full section, relevant pages below screenshotted @DrNeenaJha @Azeem_Majeed @PrimaryCareNHS @rich_pratt

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

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As often is the case, much of this is about communication

The blog below stands largely true

https://twitter.com/pash22/status/1425816550183997440?s=20

5/n Thanks @KatharineDC for raising this

Hope some charities @VersusArthritis @RheumatologyUK @asthmauk will collaborate to produce some clear guidance to help protect our most vulnerable
@jackiecassell @ClaphamHealth @dean4watford @DeanEggitt @dave_dlt
bbc.co.uk/news/health-58…

@FionaCLoud please DM if you would like to help with this
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