Vulnerable teenagers in Scotland set to receive first dose of Covid vaccine in August
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dailyrecord.co.ukCovid-19 vaccine to vulnerable teenagers in certain groups by the end of August. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon previously announced plans to jab some youngsters aged between 12 and 17, including those with Down's Syndrome, learning difficulties or those who are immunosuppressed or live with someone who is.
The change came on the back of a shift in guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and will see an estimated 4,000 young people vaccinated.
Now, the Scottish Government has said it hopes to see first doses of the vaccine given this month, with offers to be made before August 16 - when most schools in Scotland return.Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: "In line with the latest JCVI advice we will now be.
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