Vaccination programme for all 5 to 11 year olds

29 March 2022

Email: nhsnwlccg.c-19.vac.group@nhs.net

RE: 5 to 11 vaccination programme in NW London

Dear Parents and Guardians

The Covid vaccination has now been approved for all children aged 5 to 11 by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immmunisation (JCVI).

The Covid vaccination for the 5 to 11 age group is offered as a lower dose (10 micrograms) of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

In London and the UK we are experiencing an increase in Covid cases among the population and so it is important for all eligible groups to have the vaccine to help stop the virus causing severe infection, particularly in young children, older age groups and the more clinically vulnerable.

Where can I go to get a vaccine for my child?

In North West London, vaccinations for 5-11 year olds will start on Monday 4 April 2022 and there are a number of ways in which to get your child vaccinated:

1. Use the National Booking Service to book a local vaccination site

• Bookings can be made through the National Booking Service: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination

2. Use the Grab a Jab website to find a location that offers a walk-in session. 

• Parents and Guardians can find a list of available sites through the Grab A Jab walk-in page. www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/
• The grab a jab website is continually updated with new locations so we encourage you to check the website regularly..

3. Family vaccinations over Easter

• There will be a number of locations over the Easter period that can provide a vaccination for the whole family (if eligible) and these include The Science Museum in South Kensington and CP House in Ealing. For both locations, please visit the Grab-Jab website for information on clinic times and days. www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/

For questions and answers about vaccinations for this age group visit:
https://bit.ly/5-11vaccineFAQs

For a translated version of this letter go to: www.nwlondonccg.nhs.uk/coronavirus/young-people/vaccination-information-5-11-year-olds

Regards

NHS North West London Vaccination Team

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This app will be useful to monitor where parents have "bumped" into each other in school in the event of any COVID-19 infections and will help us to ensure we put the correct measures in place.

Please do your part and download the app to your phone.

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