Vials containing the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine are pictured in London on June 14, 2021. The updated guidance is a change from the UK's previous plan to only offer Covid-19 vaccines to children if they had underlying health conditions. "In the last few weeks, there have been large changes in the way COVID-19 has been spreading in the UK, particularly in younger age groups. “COVID-19 vaccines have saved more than 60,000 lives and prevented 22 million infections in England alone. JCVI will continue to review data and provide updates on at risk groups aged 12-15 and whether any additional groups will be added."

Source: CNN August 04, 2021 17:51 UTC