Covid: Children Well Protected by Pfizer Vaccine

Pfizer says trials of its Covid vaccine in children aged 12 to 15 show 100pc efficacy and strong immune response.

Initial results from trials in 2,260 adolescents in the US also suggest the vaccine is safe with no unusual side-effects.

The drug company says it will submit its data to the US and European authorities for emergency use in 12- to 15-year-olds.

There are currently no plans for children to be vaccinated in the UK.

Children's risk of becoming very ill or even dying with Covid-19 is tiny, and throughout the pandemic, they have very rarely needed hospital treatment.

Adults - particularly those over 50 and people with serious underlying health conditions - have a much higher risk, which is why they have been vaccinated as a priority in the UK.