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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Covid-19 Update

28 April 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maggie Throup Con Erewash

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is launching a new service on 28 April to provide parents or guardians with a letter proving their child's vaccination status for children aged 5 to 11 years old.
  • Parents or guardians can request the letter online via the NHS website or by calling 119.
  • The service will be available in England, Wales, and the Isle of Man, with specific details for Northern Ireland and Scotland to be announced separately.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the launch of an NHS COVID Pass letter service for vaccinated children aged 5 to 11 years old.

Action requested

On 28 April, the Government is launching a new service allowing parents or guardians to request a letter proving their child's vaccination status online via the NHS website or by calling 119. This service will be available in England, Wales, and the Isle of Man, with variations for Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Key facts

  • The Government accepted JCVI's recommendation on 16 February to offer 2 paediatric doses of Pfizer vaccine to children aged 5-11.
  • Vaccinations for this age group began on 4 April.
  • A minimum interval of 12 weeks between doses is required, except for those in a clinical risk group or household contact of someone immunosuppressed where the interval is 8 weeks.
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