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 and 17—year—olds in the uk are vaccinated against covid, which would affect around 1.5 million teenagers. yesterday, scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, said she would welcome such a move by the vaccine committee. i am hoping it will recommend going further with the vaccination of young people. i am particularly concerned, if possible, to get vaccination to 16 and 17—year—olds, which is important for those going to college and university. the only covid jab currently authorised in the uk for under 18s is the pfizer vaccine.