Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund widespread Covid-19 T cell testing, including for those offered vaccination
Closed
112 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should fund a programme of Covid-19 T cell testing, to establish the extent of pre-existing immune system protection against Covid-19. These should be offered to all recipients of Covid-19 vaccines, as if they have Covid-19 T cells they may not need or want to be vaccinated.
If the purpose of vaccination is to confer immunity, those with existing immune system defences may not need vaccinating, and vaccination of people without any immune response could be prioritised. With limited resources available (doses, money and staff) this could help ensure that vaccines are administered in a more efficient way and save lives and money.
Timeline
| 9 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Aug 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
112
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Feb 2021
Closed
9 Aug 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.