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Vaccine information for young people

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The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all young people over 12 years of age. Parents and carers can use the national booking site to book a vaccination appointment at a local centre or use one of the walk-in clinics (see locations and times here). 

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The following are good sources of information for both parents and young people. 

• COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for eligible children and young people aged 12 to 17

• COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for eligible children and young people aged 16 to 17

• COVID-19 vaccination programme for young people: guidance for parents
  Information on the vaccine for young people and their parents from Public Health England

• Coronavirus vaccine to be offered to children aged 12-15 in UK
  Information produced by BBC Newsround

• Everything Covid Essex - get the facts about the Covid-19 vaccine

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