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Covid-19 Vaccination Rates in Bradford and Across England Revealed

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In Bradford, one in eight teenagers aged 16 and 17 have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, with figures showing 5,202 people in this age group having received two jabs by January 16. This represents at least 32% of the age group. In contrast, 1,159 12 to 15-year-olds had received two doses of a Covid vaccine by that date, equating to 3% of the age group. Nationally, the vaccination rates for this age group are higher, with 52% of 12 to 15-year-olds having had at least one dose of the Covid jab, and 9% receiving two. The NHS is continuing to encourage more teenagers to get vaccinated, with a spokesperson stating that they are doing "all we can to encourage more people to get the jab."

Key Takeaways:

  • 5,202 people aged 16 and 17 in Bradford have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, representing at least 32% of the age group.
  • 1,159 12 to 15-year-olds in Bradford had received two doses of a Covid vaccine by January 16, equating to 3% of the age group.
  • Across England, 52% of 12 to 15-year-olds have had at least one dose of the Covid jab, including 9% who have received two doses.
  • 6,361 under-18s in Bradford are double-jabbed, which is at least 12% of the age group based on the number of people on the National Immunisation Management Service database.
  • The NHS is encouraging more teenagers to get vaccinated, with a spokesperson stating that they are doing "all we can to encourage more people to get the jab."
  • The UK Government has now opened booster bookings for 16 and 17-year-olds, and for clinically vulnerable 12 to 15-years-olds.
  • NHS vaccination programme lead for 12 to 15-year-olds, Nick Hulme, stated that the booster has been proven to give substantial levels of protection against Covid-19 and the new Omicron variant.

Statistics:

  • 5,202 people aged 16 and 17 in Bradford have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
  • 1,159 12 to 15-year-olds in Bradford had received two doses of a Covid vaccine by January 16.
  • 52% of 12 to 15-year-olds across England have had at least one dose of the Covid jab.
  • 9% of 12 to 15-year-olds across England have received two doses of the Covid jab.
  • 6,361 under-18s in Bradford are double-jabbed.
  • 32% of 16 and 17-year-olds in Bradford have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
  • 3% of 12 to 15-year-olds in Bradford have received two doses of a Covid vaccine.

Sources:

  • UK coronavirus dashboard
  • NHS Covid vaccination programme for Bradford District and Craven
  • Government spokesperson
  • NHS vaccination programme lead for 12 to 15-year-olds, Nick Hulme

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