Esther Rich, 16, from Muswell Hill in north London, inherited spherocytosis from her dad and had to have her spleen removed at age five as a result. Her clinically extremely vulnerable status means she qualified for the vaccine in the first phase, having been shielding throughout the pandemic. The World Health Organisation advises against inoculating those under 16, even if they are considered high risk, meaning Esther only just made the cut. Contact the Mirror at webnews@mirror.co.uk(Image: Esther Rich / SWNS.COM)Her condition makes her highly susceptible to infection. (Image: Esther Rich / SWNS.COM)"I can't wait to go on holiday - I want to go to Croatia with my friends in the summer.

Source: Daily Mirror February 05, 2021 17:58 UTC