more than a million teenagers could soon be offered a covid vaccine. it's understood that this afternoon, thejoint committee on vaccination and immunisation will recommend that 16 and 17—year—olds are given the jab. at the moment, only under 18s with underlying health conditions or living with someone vulnerable, qualify for the vaccine. here'sjim reed. 46 million adults have already received a covid vaccine. now the jab is set to be routinely offered to under 18s for the first time. scientists on thejcvi are expected to recommend that all 16 and 17—year—olds should be next in line. throughout the pandemic we have listened to thejcvi, and we have adopted their recommendations because they are the experts, so all i can say at this stage, i am afraid, is that it is imminent