‘All my kids have had their vaccines’

the jab couldn’t be easier: schools and colleges are offering it through their immunisation programmes, while older teenagers can make an appointment through the online booking service at nhs. uk/covidvaccination.

If you’re a parent or guardian of a 12-15-year-old, schools will ask for your consent before they receive the vaccine, and you can help 16-17-year-olds book their dose online. Then it’s one less thing for you to worry about – and they won’t need to worry about missing out on all those good times with family and friends.

BACK TO LIFE For young people being vaccinated could help both their physical and mental health