UK children about to turn 18 could be first in Covid vaccine queue

Those with underlying conditions could also be prioritised in any jab programme, minister suggests

The JCVI’s main consideration is whether the benefits of children receiving the vaccine outweigh any possible risk.The JCVI’s main consideration is whether the benefits of children receiving the vaccine outweigh any possible risk.Last modified on Sun 18 Jul 2021 14.35 BST

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