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What this means**: Health experts now recommend that all teenagers aged 16 and 17 should get a COVID-19 vaccine shot, even if they weren't offered one before—this is a change from earlier guidance that was more limited.
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What you should do**: If you're 16 or 17 (or a parent of a teen in this age group), talk to your doctor or contact your local vaccine clinic to arrange a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine when it's convenient for you.
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Key takeaway**: The vaccine is considered safe and helpful for protecting young people in this age group against COVID-19, and health officials now want all of them to have the opportunity to get vaccinated.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is today advising that all 16 and 17 year olds receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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