Question reference: S6W-01408
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 13 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 25 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government by what date all 16- and 17-year-olds can expect to receive their (a) first and (b) second COVID-19 vaccination, and what procedures are in place to allow for an acceleration in vaccinations among this age group in virus hotspot areas.
Answer
The Scottish Government remains committed to offering Covid vaccination to everyone who is eligible. We continue to do so in line with clinical advice.
Following the JCVI’s latest advice on the vaccination of younger people we are now inviting all 16 and 17 year olds to come forward for first dose.
Sixteen or 17 years olds have been able to self-register for an appointment at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/vaccineregistration since 6 August and have been able to attend mainland drop in vaccination clinics from 10 August. They can only be able to attend clinics offering Pfizer, as this is the only vaccine currently licenced for use in the under-18 age group.