Covid: Vaccination disruption continues in Dorset schools

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The vaccine rollout for teenagers in Dorset is proving a 'logistical challenge', a health boss says.

The UK's chief medical officers have recommended a single Pfizer dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

Pupils in the county aged 12-15 have been receiving the jab, alongside the flu vaccine, since 24 September.due to staffing issues, and the BBC has seen a letter from a school stating vaccines planned for next week have now been delayed.A letter to parents at the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester said it had been informed Covid jabs scheduled between 9-12 November would not be administered as scheduled.

 

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