Notts County manager Neal Ardley says footballers should not be given preferential treatment when it comes to getting a coronavirus vaccine.
The Magpies have seen National League rivals Chesterfield come under scrutiny after some of their players - thought to be three in total - received a vaccine.
Ardley was asked if he thought players should get their first jabs quickly after Notts saw their season hampered by bouts coronavirus in the squad.
"I don't think they should, no. You've got to think about the bigger picture," he told BBC Radio Nottingham.
"It's about the country, not just that, the world. We can get our country in order, but the world won't get back to normal unless we help other people so I think we've got to get as many people that need to be safe, safe.
"I'm pretty sure footballers come down the pecking order in respect to that. I know players can't socially distance on a pitch - that's why I think testing is important for football teams to identify cases early and keep the bubbles as safe as possible.
"There's too many people that are important ahead of footballers."
Meanwhile, Ardley believes his players are content to play despite the inherent risks of close contact sport in a pandemic.
However, he says players are free to back out, citing the example of striker Wes Thomas, who refused to train with the team over safety fears.
"We've had the incident with Wes Thomas so we know there is that fear. We've made it clear to our players that if anyone has concerns they won't be judged on whatever their concerns are," he said.
"I think 80 to 90 per cent of the squad have had it, but I think the boys feel we're doing things right to keep our bubble safe and we feel we can keep playing.
"Young fit players aren't so concerned about their own health, but I think everyone is concerned about transmitting the disease to someone who might suffer more."
