The vaccine programme has been rolled out to more children across the UK, but it’s not open to all under 18s just yet. AdvertisementVulnerable children between the ages of 12 and 15 will now be offered a Covid vaccine. Those who’ll be offered a jab include children with severe neurodisabilities, Down’s syndrome, immunosuppression and multiple or severe learning disabilities. Nearly half of European countries have decided to offer the vaccine to children aged 12 and over, including France, Spain, Italy and Austria. Hundreds of children in the UK are struggling with long Covid months after becoming sick.

Source: Huffington Post July 19, 2021 16:28 UTC