Vaccine letter sent to students

A letter encouraging student optometrists and dispensing opticians to get a Covid-19 vaccine has been signed by all of the professional optical bodies.

It noted that protecting themselves, fellow students and colleagues from risk and harm, including those most at risk from Covid-19, was vital.

The bodies highlighted the ongoing importance of vaccination against transmissible diseases and the personal and professional responsibilities they have under the General Optical Council’s standards for optical students.

The letter stated: ‘The strong recommendation therefore from the regulatory, government and professional representative bodies is that anyone in patient-facing roles should be vaccinated in line with each nation’s public health advice.’