There are four coronavirus vaccines that have been approved for use in the UK and one, Pfizer BioNTech, is the preferred vaccine for use for eligible children. One of the four vaccines, Janssen, will be available later in 2021.
All vaccines approved for use in the UK have gone through rigorous trials and have been shown to be safe and very effective protecting against severe illness from coronavirus.
If you’re under 16
Everyone over the age of 12 years old will now be offered the coronavirus vaccine. If you’re under the age of 16, you’ll need your parent or guardian’s consent to get the vaccine.