Covid-19 vaccine programme opens to children under four

Chief Medical Officer Prof Breda Smyth said 'this vaccine offers further protection, particularly for children who have health conditions that put them at high risk of severe Covid-19'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The HSE has announced a Covid-19 vaccination programme for all children aged between six months and four years old.

Up until now, Covid-19 vaccinations were only available to those aged five and over. However, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has now  recommended vaccination for children aged from six months to four years with underlying conditions that place them at higher risk of severe Covid-19, in particular.