Some families are struggling to get vaccines for vulnerable teens, nearly a month after they became eligible.
Some parents in England say they are still struggling to get a Covid vaccine for their clinically extremely vulnerable children, nearly four weeks after they were added to the rollout.
"It is overwhelming and incredibly upsetting to be in this position - we really do feel very desperate," she said. Her daughter, who turns 18 next month, received a jab on Wednesday last week - but her son Tom is still waiting.image sourceAli Mercer is concerned her son Tom has not been contacted yet for a Covid vaccine
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