Q&A: What do I need to know about vaccinating my child?

Many parents will have questions and concerns when it comes to the health and wellbeing of their children. Here we answer questions you may have about the Covid-19 vaccine and children.

Over 20% of Covid cases in recent weeks have been in teenagers.

The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is to be extended to children aged 12 and up following advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Council (Niac).

It is understood vaccination of this age cohort, which includes around 269,000 people, could begin as early as next week.