Information from Sefton Public Health

12th November 2021

Dear Parents/Carers

The Sefton Immunisation Team recently visited school to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to students aged between12-15.

If your child missed this session in school, an alternative offer is now available for children aged 12-15 via the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Booking System at: www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119.

This will enable your child to access a pre-bookable appointment at a local vaccination clinic at a time to suit you.

All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered a 1st dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this autumn, including children who turn 12 on the date of vaccination. Although COVID-19 is usually mild in children, it can make some children unwell. 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine gives good protection against your child getting seriously ill. Vaccinating children can also help stop the spread of COVID-19 to other people, including within school.

For any queries about COVID-19 vaccinations provided in school, you can also contact the Immunisation Team on 0151247-6130 or by emailing them at mcn-tr.seftonimmunisationteam@nhs.net

Further information about vaccinations for 12-15 year olds is also available at:www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine-for-children-aged-12-to-15/