On Friday, Northern Ireland became the first UK region where those aged 16 to 17 with no underlying medical conditions could receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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However, Jorja Johnston, from Carrickfergus, said her mum"persuaded" her to get the jab, admitting she had worries about having it.Her mum Robyn said she was"proud of her for doing it" and she had to"do her bit". Elliot Aston said he was"quite excited" to have received his first dose and said it's"good" teenagers are being offered it as they are"probably the ones that are out and about the most".currently has a seven-day rolling average of 62.6 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people.
In England, teenagers are being advised they should wait to be contacted by their GP to arrange an appointment, and some clinics were already giving out jabs on Friday, NHS England said.In Scotland, those in the 16 to 17 age category can register on an online portal and will then be sent an appointment by text or email.
Wales's First Minister Mark Drakeford said health boards are beginning to send out vaccine invites to youngsters in that age category.
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