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<p>Children under 16 years of age, even if they are clinically extremely vulnerable
(CEV), are at low risk of serious morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. There is
also a lack of safety and efficacy data for COVID-19 vaccines in children. Most children
under the age of 16, including those who are CEV, are therefore not recommended for
routine vaccination.</p><p>Given the very high risk of exposure to infection and outbreaks
in residential settings, vaccination may be appropriate for those with severe neuro-disabilities
who require frequent care in these settings. This option should be discussed between
parents or guardians and the child’s clinician.</p><p>As of 1 April, due to low prevalence,
shielding advice has been paused for all clinically extremely vulnerable people, including
children and young people. All CEV pupils should attend their school unless they are
one of the very small number of pupils under paediatric or other specialist care and
have been advised by their GP or clinician not to attend. Pupils who live with someone
who is CEV should continue to attend school as normal.</p><p>More information on children
and COVID-19 vaccination can be found at the following link: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/984310/Greenbook_chapter_14a_7May2021.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/984310/Greenbook_chapter_14a_7May2021.pdf</a></p><p>Current
guidance to individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable, including children,
can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19</a></p>
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