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Vaccine registration for children aged 5-11 to open soon, says HSE

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The HSE has said that registration for the Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 will open shortly, with priority being placed on children who are more at risk from Covid-19.

The priority groups are children who have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19, or if they live with a child or an adult who has complex medical needs, or is immunocompromised.

Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the National Immunisation Office, said: "For all other children in this age group, severe illness from Covid-19 is rare, but it can happen.

The recommendation is that the benefits of vaccination are greater than the risks from the vaccine." The HSE has published guidance on Covid-19 vaccines for children on its website

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