Cynics’ Corner

We are told that the new chickenpox vaccine safety net for kids whose parents avoid GPs could save the NHS £15 million/year in treatment costs for kids who get a bad dose.
    But those with experience of the snivel service will be amazed if there is any gain. One just has to look at the way ‘special needs’ has been broadened from severe cases into even the mildly afflicted.
    ‘Save’ and the public sector just don’t go together.