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<p>The University of Oxford / Astra Zeneca Phase 3 trial includes arms that specifically
looks at safety and efficacy of the vaccine in those aged between 56 – 69 and over
70. For these groups, researchers are assessing the immune response to the vaccine
in people of different ages, to find out if there is variation in how well the immune
system responds in older people. Other vaccine developers that the Government are
working with may also decide to include specific groups such as these in their trials.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition to the work that vaccine developers are undertaking, the Government
has funded the NHS Registry, developed by the National Institute for Health Research
(NIHR). This national registry is encouraging people who may be disproportionately
affected by COVD19, such as older people, older people with underlying health conditions
and people from different ethnic groups, to volunteer for clinical trials. This includes
supporting the development of communications materials to provide information on taking
part in COVID 19 vaccine trials via the NIHR website (Be Part of Research).</p>
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