Evidence on vaccine prioritisation for people with Down syndrome

Join us on Thursday 22 July, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (BST) to hear the evidence supporting the prioritisation of people with Down syndrome in COVID-19 vaccination programmes.

This webinar will include an overview of our member survey results and a presentation and Q&A from Professor André Strydom, President of the Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS).

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