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<p>Foster carers who are eligible for a vaccine because of their age or other clinical
factors such as underlying health conditions, will have access to a vaccine in the
first phase.</p><p>Phase two of the COVID-19 vaccine programme will cover all adults
under 50 year old not already included in phase one. Prioritisation for phase two
has not yet been decided, but interim advice by the Joint Committee on Vaccination
and Immunisation (JCVI) recommends an age-based approach, which the Government has
accepted in principle.</p><p>The JCVI has concluded that targeted vaccination to reduce
transmission or give priority to occupational groups at higher risk of exposure would
not be as effective or as fast in reducing mortality, morbidity and hospitalisation
as direct protection of those at higher risk of serious disease.</p>
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