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People living with someone with weakened immune system to be prioritised for vaccine

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Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox People who live with someone that has a weakened immune system are to be prioritised for the coronavirus vaccine.

Anyone over the age of 16 who is living in a house with an adult with a weakened immune system – such as those with blood cancer, HIV or are having immunosuppressive treatment such as chemotherapy – should be prioritised for their jab, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced.

It is hoped the move will help to protect immunosuppressed adults, who have a weaker immune system and are less able to fight infections naturally.

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