Work underway on vaccine booster programme & Pfizer to be offered to 16 & 17 year-olds

Thursday, 5 August 2021 16:22

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Work is well underway on a vaccine booster programme and Pfizer will be offered to all 16 & 17 year olds.

That's the latest from the Island's Health Minister David Ashford during today's Coronavirus conference.

This comes in line with the UK, as the Island follows JCVI recommendations - it's hoped the Island's booster programme will begin in the Autumn.

Mr Ashford also confirmed 12-15 year olds with specific underlying conditions an who live with people deemed 'at-risk' will be able to get vaccinated.

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