Some people with severe asthma ‘refused Covid-19 vaccine’

A charity has warned that some people with serious asthma who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine have been refused one by their GP. Photo: Yui Mok/PA

Some people with severe asthma who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine have been refused one by their GP, a charity has warned.

Asthma UK said there is widespread confusion over the guidance for who should be in priority group six, after some GPs appeared to say only those with recent hospital admission – rather than any history of admission – should be included.