Covid vaccination

[Anubis1968]

I have a DS whos got special needs. One of my friends have told me he can have the covid jab,but hes only 14. Then ive got other people telling me no because hes under 16. Anyone know whats the right story. Thanks

Don't think either are for under 16

@dementedpixie

Don't think either are for under 16

Thanks thats what I thought .

They are currently testing on younger children but there's no vaccine for them yet

www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-56052673

Depending on the needs of your child, and how much risk they are at from COVID, they can be given the jab under their Consultants off book. Ie, if it’s deemed overall best for them. It doesn’t happen often though.
If you feel your DC is in this category, you could discuss with his medical team.
Other than those circumstances, AZ is licensed for 18+, and Pfizer is licensed for 16+.

Hes got no health conditions. hes just got severe learning difficulties and non verbal.

If you read this it discusses high risk children.

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/948353/Priority_groups_for_coronavirus__COVID-19__vaccination_-_advice_from_the_JCVI__2_December_2020.pdf

Its not licensed for use in under 16s but is also not licensed for use in pregnant ladies but they are still having it when the mother is very vulnerable. My understanding is if your child has a long term condition and you discuss with your consultant who supports them having the vaccine then they should be able to have it.

Here’s the quote....
“Following infection, almost all children will have asymptomatic infection or mild disease. There are very limited data on vaccination in adolescents, with no data on vaccination in younger children, at this time. The Committee advises that only those children at very high risk of exposure and serious outcomes, such as older children with severe neuro-disabilities that require residential care, should be offered vaccination. Clinicians should discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with a person with parental responsibility, who should be told about the paucity of safety data for the vaccine in children aged < 16 years. More detail on vaccination in children is set out in the Green Book“

It might be worth discussing with his consultant. SLD is deemed as a high risk, and he’s not far from 16. I’d have a chat with them if you want to explore it further...

I had covid last Xmas but my son never had it he was negative.id not even been anywhere i only had a sore throat and a cough.

@Sevensilverrings

It might be worth discussing with his consultant. SLD is deemed as a high risk, and he’s not far from 16. I’d have a chat with them if you want to explore it further...

Hes 15 in December.

It would be an off license administration as it is only currently licensed for over 16/18 depending on which product is used. To reassure you, that's not a scary scenario and it doesn't mean that is unsafe, just that there is not yet adequate trial evidence to prove that it is safe in younger age groups and so prescribing is limited.

It needs to be an individual decision weighing up the risks and benefits to your DS with both you and your DS involved in the discussion about whether it is right for him to have it.

Have a chat with your GP first, they will take advice from his consultant if they need to.

My dad is non verbal.

Sorry should say my ds.