Can 16 year olds get the COVID-19 vaccine?
This includes those aged 12 to 17 years at increased risk from infection who will need 2 doses of the vaccine 8 weeks apart. All young people aged 16 and 17 years will be offered a first dose of vaccine. The timing of a second dose for these 16 to 17 year olds will be confirmed later..
Do children under 18 need to prove their COVID-19 status?
children under 18 do not have to demonstrate their COVID-19 status for entry to domestic events or venues in England. Children aged 16 or over can get an NHS COVID Pass for travel but should follow the entry requirements of the country they are travelling to.
Can my 12 year old get the COVID-19 vaccine?
All young people aged 12 to 15 years are now being offered a first dose of the vaccine through a school based COVID-19 vaccination programme. If you are 12 years old or more on the day the vaccinations are taking place in school, you will be able to access a vaccine.
Can 15 year olds make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations?
Can a 12 to 15 year old use the National Booking Service to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination? Booking via the National Booking Service is not presently planned for children in this age group.
Do children need parental consent for the COVID-19 vaccine?
See full answerAll parents or those with parental responsibility are asked for consent and will usually make this decision, jointly with their children. The information leaflet is addressed to the child (as the recipient of the vaccine) and encourages them to discuss the decision about the vaccine with their parents.In secondary schools, some older children may be sufficiently mature to provide their own consent. This sometimes occurs if a parent has not returned a consent form but the child still wishes to have the vaccine on the day of the session. Every effort will be made to contact the parent to seek their verbal consent. The school has no role in this process.
How to prove that we have been told by National Health Service (NHS) to self-isolate?
The NHS Test and Trace service will provide evidence that someone has been told to self-isolate. This evidence can be shared with an employer or education provider. Get an isolation note if you need evidence that you’ve been told to self-isolate.