Youngsters urged to register for vaccine

Young people on Island are now being urged to register for a Covid-19 vaccine.

That's the latest message from the Manx government in a bid to reduce transmission rates in children between the ages of twelve and seventeen. 

Recent data from the Public Health Surveillance Report shows the greatest increase in weekly confirmed cases has been in those aged 10 - 14, with the second highest increase among 15 - 19-year-olds.

Whilst COVID-19 is typically mild in most young people, there is the risk of some getting seriously ill or needing hospitalisation.

Nearly 2,000 children and young people aged 12-17 have so far received the COVID-19 vaccine locally.

Parents or guardians of children aged 12-15 are asked to register on behalf of their child online, while students aged 16 and over can register themselves.

More clinics will be held at locations across the Island later this month, with the rollout within schools due to begin after the half term holiday.

All 12 to 17 year olds are now eligible for the #COVID19 vaccine.

1 dose of the vaccine provides good protection against severe illness and hospitalisation.

Parents are asked to register their child now 👉https://t.co/McUkwzbwe5 pic.twitter.com/IgUPsOihC4

— Isle of Man Government (@IOMGovernment) October 21, 2021