It had been widely expected that children, who are more at risk of developing complications as a result of swine flu, would be mass vaccinated once testing is completed.
However, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced yesterday that the priority groups first in line for vaccination will include pregnant women, frontline health and social care workers, and everyone in at-risk groups aged over six months.
Burnham said: "Although the virus has so far proved to be mild in most people, for others it has been more serious. By vaccinating high-risk groups first, we aim to protect those most vulnerable to this virus.
"Our decisions at all times are based on advice from the most eminent specialists, and this will continue to be the case as we go forward."
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