vaccination

But when they turn up for their vaccinations pharmacies are only able to give them the flu jab.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced changes to the recommended vaccination schedule for adults against COVID-19 and for kids against chickenpox.

The current vaccination requires four injections to be given, so another aim is to work out if the same protective dose can be given in a simpler way - perhaps with fewer jabs.

"All of these were of the type of conspiracy theory genre, including a video stating that vaccinations cause autism," recalls Ms Frost-Smith.

"The most important thing is for those eligible to get their vaccination when it is due."