COVID-19 Immunisation Strategy: Priority Populations

Abstract

With a limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines doses and an expected delay for the universal vaccination of those eligible to receive it, it is relevant to analyse how best to prioritise the first available doses to achieve the greatest impact, both in terms of protecting individuals and minimising community transmission. Ethical issues are key in guiding a fair distribution. Different scenarios on vaccine implementation are summarised in this report. After a critical review of the documents and considering that these criteria are applied to Spanish citizens, the members of theGCMSC establish a priority vaccination list based on ethical principles and adapted to our countr