COVID in Falkirk: Over 1000 more teenagers get two vaccine doses says latest data

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Published 1st Mar 2022, 09:48 BST

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Over 1,000 more teenagers in Falkirk received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine last month, figures show.

Figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show 1975 people aged 16-17 in Falkirk had received two jabs by February 10 – 58% of the age group.

A further 3446 12-15-year-olds had received two doses of a Covid vaccine by that date – 47% of their age group.

It means 5421 under-18s in Falkirk are double-jabbed – 50% of 12-17 year olds, based on mid-2020 population estimates from the Office for National Statistics – up 1382 on a month earlier.

Over 1,000 more teenagers in Falkirk have received two doses of the coronavirus

Over 1,000 more teenagers in Falkirk have received two doses of the coronavirus

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They are among 8294 (77%) who had received a first dose by February 10.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommended that 16-17-year-olds receive a second dose of the Covid jab in November – extending the advice to those aged 12-15 just before Christmas.

The NHS said while many youngsters have already come forward for their vaccination, infection rates among school-age children remain high.

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Falkirk Office for National Statistics Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation NHS