Vaccines for 5-11 year olds

Some children aged 5 to 11 can get a 1st and 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if either:

• They have a condition that means they’re at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
• They live with someone who has a weakened immune system.
• The clinics have been specially designed for children in the age group. They will have extra support to help young people, including longer appointment times and be led by vaccinators who are experienced in working with children.

The clinic appointments, which can either be booked online or attended on a walk-in basis, are being held at the following dates and times:

Loughborough Hospital, Hospital Way, LE11 5JY

• Friday 18 February – 3.15pm – 7.15pm
• Sunday 20 February – 8.15am – 11.15am
• Sunday 27 February – 8.15am – 11.15am

Peepul Centre, Orchardson Ave, Leicester, LE4 6DP

• Thursday 17 February – 3.15pm – 7.15pm
• Saturday 19 February – 12.15pm – 3.15pm
• Tuesday 22 February, 3.15pm-7.15pm

Leicester Royal Infirmary

• Friday 20 February 8.30am-5.30pm
• Saturday 26 February 8.30am-5.30pm

Parents or guardians of the child should attend appointments and will also need to produce a letter from a consultant or hospital appointment letter, as evidence of the child’s eligibility.

Appointments can be booked online, or those who have eligible children can also walk in without an appointment.

To book an appointment at Loughborough Hospital visit: https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/pre_timescreen.php?id=$2y$10$SQOKADUCzaN9Jdvphy0jsuqfV8.ShP82nNEpEZH5FR0CrQt2Jxqfm

To book an appointment at the Peepul Centre visit: https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/pre_timescreen.php?id=$2y$10$HzxOryMLFq0wtJI8BT/91uKzF0d2fbcjeas8jjAqXKjlAlbH8pjbS

Children at serious risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection include those with:

• Severe neurodisabilities
• Immunosuppression – those whose immune systems don’t work as well and those who live with someone who is immunosuppressed
• Profound and multiple or severe learning disabilities
• Being on the learning disability register
• Those with Down’s syndrome
• Those with long term serious conditions affecting their body. Your child’s GP will know if they need to have the vaccine. The vaccine is also recommended for those children living with people who have a weakened immune system to reduce the risk of them passing on the infection.

Some parents may have received an invitation letter, to invite them to make an appointment for their child to get vaccinated.

More information about the vaccine for parents and guardians of children aged 5 – 11 at high risk can be found on the gov.uk website.