Thousands of the UK’s most vulnerable children are being “forgotten” in the coronavirus vaccine rollout, charities have said, as they urged ministers to help struggling families. We urge the government to issue clear, accessible information around the vaccine to alleviate this anxiety.”Quick Guide Vaccines: how effective is each one and how many has the UK ordered? Oxford/AstraZeneca Country UK Efficacy 70.4% 14 days after receiving the second dose. 30m doses ordered by the UK Doses: One, making it unique among Covid vaccines with phase 3 results so farPhotograph: Stéphane Mahé/X02520Kirsteen McNish has been shielding her 11-year-old daughter, who has Down’s syndrome and a history of pneumonia, at home since March. In fact, the vaccine is some way off being authorised for use in children and no timetable for vaccinating vulnerable children has been published.

Source: The Guardian February 28, 2021 09:08 UTC