Covid vaccination begins for UK 12 to 15 year olds

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It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues.

Booster shots are also being offered to over 50s, vulnerable people and health and social care workers.Jack Lane, 14, who received his vaccine in Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, said: "I am proud to have had my vaccination so that I can remain in school and continue in my education - the jab was quick, easy, and painless."

Experts say that unlike for older people, there is only a marginal benefit to vaccinating adolescents on health grounds alone given their risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid is small. And although vaccinating secondary school-age children won't stop the virus circulating, it could help keep more pupils in class.

Some three million children are eligible for the jab across the UK after the chief medical officers of the four nations advised younger teenagers should be offered a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Parental consent will not be needed if a child is considered competent to make a decision by themselves, weighing the benefits and risks, including the small chance of a very rare side effect from the vaccine.

 

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Disgusting

Khairykj simkuihian We need vaccination for 12-15yo to begin in Sarawak asap following the surge of recent cases 😭😭😭

Remember this when the government said it was OK

Go, go, go, go!!!!!

And when side effects arise within these test subjects Anyone that wants this is crazy so be pure blood.

good luck

Why is there always an update like it's a momentous occasion?

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