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Which Vaccines, if any, are currently licensed for 16y olds?

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DoodleDJ · 31/03/2021 15:56

My DH is CEV/shielding and was vaccinated in February under category 4. I've also been vaccinated. He's received a text today from our GP inviting household members of CEV people age 16 and up for a vaccination. We have a 16y old son at home with us and would like to recommend him for a vaccination if it's possible. He has no health conditions. I was under the impression that it wasn't available yet for 16y olds or did that change? Or was it just for 16y olds with a health condition prior to this? He does have a friend the same age whose mother told me a couple of weeks ago that he had been vaccinated, but he has severe asthma so I presumed it was due to that. Are they all licenced for 16y olds now?

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dementedpixie · 31/03/2021 15:58

I think pfizer is OK from age 16

StarCat2020 · 31/03/2021 16:08

Are they all licenced for 16y olds now?
Only Pfizer & AZ are available in the UK right now (even though Moderna has been approved).

Only Pfizer is approved at the moment for 16-18 year olds (in the UK).

Waxonwaxoff0 · 31/03/2021 16:08

Pfizer only at the moment I believe.

dementedpixie · 31/03/2021 16:15

Although pfizer now say testing has gone well in 12-15 year olds and are testing younger age groups

DoodleDJ · 31/03/2021 16:21

Thanks all, I guess he'll get Pfizer then.

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Nacreous · 31/03/2021 16:34

Definitely worth highlighting that you'll be bringing a 16 year old if they haven't asked you for names so they can make sure they've got the right vaccine in for him.

x2boys · 31/03/2021 16:37

I'm watching CNN ,they are reporting that Pfizer is 100%effective for 12-15 year olds ,in stopping them getting Ill at obviously an American study ,but good to know .

DoodleDJ · 31/03/2021 17:44

Great news - yes I've spoken with them now its at the GP hub and they have a special clinic for the local under 18s so the pfizer there ready for them on that day. I hope he goes for it!

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