Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fast-track rollout of Covid vaccine in 5-11s post MHRA approval
Closed
5,913 signatures
What the petition asks
With Covid rates currently highest in young children, parents should be given the choice to vaccinate 5-11yrs as soon as MHRA grant approval.
The Pfizer vaccine was approved by MHRA in 16-17s in December 2020, but not rolled out until August 2021. Approval for 12-15s was in June 2021, but was not rolled out until 3 months later. These delays resulted in unnecessary illness, morbidity & deaths in children and families.
We do not yet fully understand the long-term health risks of being infected with Covid-19, but neurological, vascular & organ damage have been identified as possible effects. We ask that the Government take into account these long term health risks, as well as Long Covid-related disability, when considering vaccinations for 5-11 year olds.
We do not yet fully understand the long-term health risks of being infected with Covid-19, but neurological, vascular & organ damage have been identified as possible effects. We ask that the Government take into account these long term health risks, as well as Long Covid-related disability, when considering vaccinations for 5-11 year olds.
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
5,913
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
25 Nov 2021
Closed
25 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.