NHS organisations in England have been told to prepare for the extension of the ‘Covid vaccination programme’ to all 12 to 15-year-olds.
The final decision lies with Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) but it is though they are receiving considerable political pressure to push this through despite the massive health risks and no long term data.
Jab offers in this age group only now go to people living with a vulnerable adult or certain health conditions.
The Department of Health said no decisions had been made.
But it confirmed that planning for a range of scenarios was taking place to ensure all eventualities were prepared for.
Earlier this month, the JCVI advised that all 16 and 17 year olds should be given a first dose of a vaccine. Unlike older age groups, no second dose is being scheduled.
The committee, which advises all four UK nations, has not made its final decision on whether the 12 to 15-year-old age group should be vaccinated. It is also said that something known as ‘Gillick Competence’ will be used meaning parental consent will not be required leading to former Brexit MEP Martin Daubney saying that a march on Government is required.
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