Ethnic minorities less likely to take up Covid vaccine

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Ethnic minorities less likely to take up Covid vaccine
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Data shows African, Caribbean and Black ethnic minority groups have the lowest uptake in Scotland.

The report said overall first and second dose uptake among the over 18s remains high at 91.8% and 88.6% respectively.In February the Scottish government confirmedwere to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine after minister accepted a draft ruling from advisers.

Separately, 28.4% of 12 to 15-year-olds have still to receive at least one dose of Covid vaccine as of 11 April. NHS boards which offer Covid jabs at schools have the lowest percentages of unvaccinated 12-15 year olds.Image caption,Among the report's recommendations for future vaccination programmes is the use of appointment letters for older groups and either a self-appointing phone line or online bookings for younger groups.

Separately, it calls for targeted delivery models such as care homes and home visits to be prioritised as early as possible in a programme roll out

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