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Teenagers in Hartlepool Among the First in the Country to Receive Double Vaccination

Strategic Insights

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Efforts to tackle the Omicron wave led the Government to call for teenagers to get their second jab ahead of their return to school after the Christmas break. In Hartlepool, data from the UK coronavirus dashboard shows that 1,054 under-18s are now double-jabbed, representing 15% of the age group. This includes 879 16 and 17-year-olds, who make up 38% of their respective age group, and 185 youngsters between 12 and 15, who comprise four per cent of their age group. The Government has emphasized the importance of vaccines in protecting young people and their families from Omicron, and booster bookings are now being offered for eligible age groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • In Hartlepool, 1,054 under-18s are double-jabbed, accounting for 15% of the age group.
  • 879 16 and 17-year-olds, representing 38% of their age group, are also double-vaccinated.
  • 185 youngsters between 12 and 15 years old, making up four per cent of their age group, have received two doses of a vaccine by January 16.
  • 3,624 (51%) of under-18s in Hartlepool have received a first dose by January 16.
  • The Government called for teenagers to receive their second jab ahead of the school return to tackle the Omicron wave.
  • In England, 52% of 12 to 15-year-olds have had at least one dose of the Covid jab, including nine per cent who have received two.
  • 66% of 16 and 17-year-olds have had one dose, and 45% have received two doses by January 16.
  • NHS vaccination programme lead Nick Hulme emphasizes the critical importance of the booster vaccine in providing substantial levels of protection against Covid-19 and the Omicron variant.

Statistics:

  • 1,054 under-18s in Hartlepool are double-jabbed, representing 15% of the age group.
  • 879 16 and 17-year-olds are double-vaccinated, making up 38% of their age group.
  • 185 youngsters between 12 and 15 years old are also double-vaccinated, accounting for four per cent of their age group.
  • 52% of 12 to 15-year-olds in England have received at least one dose of the Covid jab.
  • Nine per cent of 12 to 15-year-olds in England have received two doses.
  • 66% of 16 and 17-year-olds in England have had one dose of the Covid jab.
  • 45% of 16 and 17-year-olds in England have received two doses.

Sources:

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

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