A new trial is being launched to find out how effective the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is for children. Researchers will use 300 volunteers to assess whether the jab produces a strong immune response in children aged between six and 17.
The Mirror previously reported parents of clinically vulnerable youngsters were calling for clarity on when they could be inoculated.
The Oxford jab is one of three to have been approved for use in adults in the UK, along with those from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
A chief scientist has said that although most children do not become seriously ill with Covid, many will benefit from the jab if it is safe.
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