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Covid jab for 16yo

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RacistAngst · 04/09/2021 09:45

Can someone confirm that 16yo are due to only get one dose of the vaccine?

Has there been any studies at all in delaying the seond dose by months rather than the usual 8 weeks?

I want dc to have the jab (and so does he) but not if it means the second dose is delayed so much that he is never getting fully protected iyswim. Id rather wait util dc can get the two doses iyswim.

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toomuchlaundry · 04/09/2021 09:46

Surely better to have some protection rather than no protection?

Shapesorted · 04/09/2021 09:46

Yes it's just one dose for 16/17 year olds.

AlexaShutUp · 04/09/2021 09:48

Just one dose for 16yos at present, but mine is hoping that the guidance will change by the time she is due to have a second shot. She had the first one a couple of weeks ago.

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RacistAngst · 04/09/2021 09:51

@toomuchlaundry

Surely better to have some protection rather than no protection?

But we know that with two doses, the protection drops after 6 months. We also know that 8 weeks works better than 3 weeks because it allows the body to build up more antibodies before the next jab.

So if they ave the second dose at 6 months let's say, they might just end up with the protection given after 1 dose rather than the two.

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toomuchlaundry · 04/09/2021 09:51

What happens if you are 17 when you have the first dose and then in 5 months you turn 18?

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RacistAngst · 04/09/2021 09:52

@AlexaShutUp

Just one dose for 16yos at present, but mine is hoping that the guidance will change by the time she is due to have a second shot. She had the first one a couple of weeks ago.

Yep, there is that too.

Which is why I'm wondering if it's not better to wait a few more weeks....

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RacistAngst · 04/09/2021 09:52

@toomuchlaundry, dc1 is in that place. They will get the second jab as soon as they turn 18yo (as per guidelines)

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RoseWineTime · 04/09/2021 09:55

They will be able to be fully vaccinated at 17 years 9 months.

toomuchlaundry · 04/09/2021 10:00

@RacistAngst but I assume some 17yo will be getting their second jab long after their 1st jab, which is exactly the scenario you are talking about with your 16yo

Cheesecake53 · 04/09/2021 10:13

This is from the NHS Vaccine booking site :

"If you live in England and are aged 16 or over, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine from a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site without an appointment.

You do not need to be registered with a GP or bring any ID. It might help to bring your NHS number, if you know it.

If you've already had your 1st dose, you need to wait 8 weeks before having your 2nd dose."

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RacistAngst · 04/09/2021 10:42

Good point @Cheesecake53.

So are they getting one or two jabs??

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AlexaShutUp · 04/09/2021 10:43

When dd had hers, she was told that she was currently only eligible for one, regardless of what the national booking website might say. I don't think they would be allowed to administer the second dose at this stage.

Mindymomo · 04/09/2021 21:22

It’s definitely only one dose being offered at the moment to 16 year olds. They don’t need appointments just need to go to a walk in. Where it says about getting second vaccine after 8 weeks applies to over 18’s only, who will be getting both doses.

Cheesecake53 · 04/09/2021 21:35

I think they will get two vaccines - I will send mine to a walking-in centre as soon as the 8 weeks are over. I think the only difference is that we adults could make an appointment for our second vaccine, but the 16 and 17 year olds need to turn up to get it. I hope anyway that is it.

loobylou44 · 04/09/2021 21:38

My daughter was told when she had her first that they would be in contact within 8-12 weeks with an appointment for her second jab. That was at a drop in centre where they were aware of her age.

Wakemeuuuup · 04/09/2021 21:42

My 16yr old is booked for his 2nd jab exactly 8 weeks after his 1st. Whether or not it goes ahead, who knows

Ricorumi · 05/09/2021 00:08

My 16 yo had his first vaccination yesterday and was advised to come back in 8 weeks for the second jab.

GoodnightGrandma · 05/09/2021 07:28

My 16 year old was told one jab only.

Ricorumi · 05/09/2021 09:29

@GoodnightGrandma

My 16 year old was told one jab only.

I wonder if it varies by area?

We're in Cambridgeshire. DS 16 had his on Friday and has an appt for Oct 29th for 2nd jab.

Geamhradh · 05/09/2021 09:40

It will probably change as regulations re teen vaccines do.

I'm not in the UK, but here all over 12s are being vaccinated, quickly. DD had her first at the beginning of August and has her second on Thursday. (Moderna)

keepmoving · 05/09/2021 09:52

DD16 had her 1st vaccine 2 weeks ago and was told that she should come back for her 2nd after 8 weeks. Why would the guidance change?

Off to find out how much protection only 1 vaccine gives... haven't we spent the last 9 months being told 1 vaccine gives minimal protection and we have to have both...

SilverGlitterBaubles · 05/09/2021 09:59

@RoseWineTime

They will be able to be fully vaccinated at 17 years 9 months.

I was hoping the same as DD1 soon falls into this in between category. However her friend went to a walk in as had her first earlier than most due to summer job tried to get her second 12 wks later and is now 17 yrs and 9 months and was told no to her 2nd jab because they are not allowed to administer to 16/17 year olds.

myrtilles · 05/09/2021 10:05

I know of a 16 yr old who had an appointment for their second jab and the clinic cancelled it due to gov changing its position. It seems unclear what level of protection 16 yr olds have with just one jab. I also worry that the gov will suddenly introduce a second dose beyond the recommended 8 weeks and wonder what this will mean in terms of protection. Furthermore if countries like France require covid passes for virtually every activity presumably the one dose of vaccine will not be counted as sufficient for a covid pass.

SilverGlitterBaubles · 05/09/2021 10:16

It seems completely pointless to give this cohort just one jab. Many also working in part time jobs in places like retail and hospitality, take public transport to school and college and socialise a lot. If they want to reduce community transmission these are your people.

AlexaShutUp · 05/09/2021 10:21

@SilverGlitterBaubles

I'm convinced that they will change their mind in a few weeks and let them have the second one.

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