Prioritise clinically vulnerable adults for the Covid-19 vaccine

Clinically vulnerable under 65s are more likely to live with children or young adults, and find it harder to shield. Children are missing out on their education to shield their vulnerable parents, or living in fear of bringing the virus home. No child should be made to choose between their parent’s life and their education. Clinically vulnerable adults are a relatively small group compared to all over 65s, and are likely to need hospital treatment for Covid, so prioritising them protects the NHS