Vaccinating older teenagers has been welcomed by many scientists as the “logical next step” in the rollout of the vaccine PA Media reports.
But some experts believe more research is needed before extending the programme further. Prof Russell Viner, professor of child and adolescent health at UCL, said more safety data is needed “before we consider vaccinating younger teenagers”.
He said: “Any decisions about vaccinating children and teenagers must balance risks and benefits, and this is never easy.
He welcomed the decision to vaccinate teenagers, saying: “Vaccinating older teenagers is a reasonable first step and will be important for young people themselves in the return to school, and also benefit wider society including the elderly and younger children.
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