12 to 15-year-olds in Scotland WILL be given the Coronavirus vaccine

The First Minister has confirmed young teenagers will be offered a dose of Pfizer

Author: Oliver WrightPublished 14th Sep 2021
Last updated 14th Sep 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed 12 to 15-year-olds in Scotland will be offered a coronavirus vaccine.

It follows an announcement from Westminster last night to roll the jabs out for kids in England.

Children in Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive the jab.

The UK's chief medical officers issued the advice, who say the jab will help reduce disruption to education.

More follows.

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