Children Who Are ‘Clinically Vulnerable’ Can Now Have Covid Vaccine

Youngsters aged 12 to 15 across Harborough who are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable are being urged to get a covid jab.

Special vaccination clinics for eligible children have been organised by Leicestershire’s NHS at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Loughborough Hospital.

Appointments can now be booked by parents or guardians online or by telephone.

Caroline Trevithick, deputy chief executive of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups, said: “With rates of Covid infections increasing again, especially among young people, it’s vitally important that the most vulnerable children are protected.

“We also need to continue to protect vulnerable adults from the virus,” she said.

“And this includes reducing the risk of children they live with bringing the virus into the home.

“If your child is eligible, you may already have been contacted by your GP practice and invited to make an appointment.

“But you can also book an appointment for your child at one of our hospital clinics.

“Please do take up this opportunity to have the life-saving vaccine.”

Appointments can be booked online using the following links:

Clinics at Leicester Royal Infirmary: https://tinyurl.com/4xsar8t5 When asked for a PIN, enter the following code: CovidVL19

Clinics at Loughborough Hospital: https://tinyurl.com/ky2m5cvz No PIN is required for this clinic.

Appointments can also be made by telephoning 0116 497 5700.