Currently all children aged 12 and above can get the first and second dose of the vaccine, however, charity Contact, which supports families with disabled children, is calling for this to be lowered for those classed as clinically extremely vulnerable.
“Families have waited too long, some shielding now for 21 months. They feel completely ignored,” the charity said, calling on members of the public to sign a petition urging the UK’s drugs watchdog to authorise the change urgently.
Sharing the story of one mother with a disabled grandson, Contact said: “Dorothy hasn't seen her other grandchildren in months. She's still shielding to protect Caleb, whose life hangs in the balance while the UK drags its feet with approving a vaccine for high-risk kids over five.”
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