it began with the elderly and most vulnerable. since last december, the ages of those receiving covid jabs in the uk has got lower and lower. but generally, it hasn't included those under 18. in some countries, including france, israel and america, many teenagers are already receiving covid vaccinations. in the uk, the official guidance until now has been thatjabs should only be given to those children aged 12 and above with serious underlying health conditions, or who live with someone at a greater risk from covid. thejoint committee on vaccinations and immunisation says it has been assessing potential risks, including reports of very rare adverse effects, such as the inflammation of heart muscles amongst young adults. today though the committee is expected to recommend 16