Powys Teaching Health Board has announced that children aged 12-15 in vulnerable health categories are set to be offered a Covid vaccination.

Officials have said that vaccinations in the 12-15 and vulnerable category are already under way, following the latest national guidance issued on July 19.

This includes children aged 12-15 with serious neurodisabilities, Downs Syndrome, immunocompromised, or profound/complex learning disabilities.

It also includes children in this age group who are household contacts of people who are immunocompromised.

In their vaccination stakeholder bulletin, issued on Friday, a health board spokesperson said:

“On 19 July, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation published new guidance recommending vaccination for certain individuals aged 12 to 15.

“Our Children’s Nursing Teams, as well as specialists in Welsh Government, have been busy identifying those children who should be offered vaccination in this group. We are making contact with families to arrange vaccination, and some vaccinations have taken place this week.

“Parents or guardians of children aged 12-15 who are household contacts of people who are immunosuppressed can also use the national referral form on the Welsh Government website to let us know.

“We offer dedicated sessions for this age group, recognising that they may have additional support needs.”

The health board have said that dedicated sessions for this age group means that they are not currently able to offer drop-in sessions for children aged 12-15.

All children aged 12-15 should also be be accompanied to their vaccination by an adult.