GP practices across East Cornwall are encouraging adults who live with immunosuppressed patients to come forward for their Covid-19 vaccination.

Anyone over 16 who shares their home with an immunosuppressed person can book an appointment for a jab via their GP registered practice in the East Cornwall Primary Care Network: Rosedean House Liskeard, Saltash Health Centre, the Rame Group Practice, Oak Tree Surgery Liskeard, Quay Lane Surgery St Germans, Port View Surgery Saltash, Old Bridge Surgery Looe, Tamar Valley Health, and Launceston Medical Centre.

“It is very important that people take this offer up,” said a spokesperson.

“The aim is to reduce the risk of infection to immunosuppressed patients by vaccinating those most likely to transmit to them. Immunosuppressed patients may have a lower protection from the vaccine, and as such, this will offer these patients further protection from the infection.”

If an adult is supporting an immunosuppressed patient through a period of treatment, for example chemotherapy, and they are unable to provide a valid proof of address, they should contact their registered GP, who will be able to advise them.

Unfortunately members of ‘bubbles’ that do not live with an immunosuppressed person for the majority of the week, such as frequent visitors and other non-carers who might visit the house often, are not included in this guidance.