direct to your inboxThe Pfizer vaccine will be rolled out for care homes with more than 50 beds in England over the next few weeks, according to sources.It follows a pilot which started last Wednesday where the vaccine was taken to residents and staff in around seven care homes.The move was outlined at a meeting on Tuesday involving NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care and care provider representatives, the PA news agency was told.It is understood the vaccine batches are being broken down into doses of 75.The focus over the next fortnight will be on elderly residents and staff in homes with more than 50 beds to avoid wastage.NHS England would not say how many residents or care homes have received doses as part of last.
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