Table 1

Children vaccinated against COVID-19 in England, December 2020–June 2021

Age distribution of children (years)n%
0–561.1
6–11224.1
12519.6
137514.1
1410419.5
1527551.6
Total 533 100.0
Reason for vaccination according to GP
Eligible for vaccination n %
Severe neurodisability15128.3
Complex congenital syndromes509.4
Learning difficulties489.0
Likely to be eligible for vaccination
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)295.4
Vulnerable condition not recorded163.0
Immunosuppression and contacts
Contact of a vulnerable person in the household315.8
Immunosuppressed234.3
Other medical conditions
Chronic respiratory disease519.6
Epilepsy173.2
Chronic heart disease152.8
Metabolic condition132.4
Chronic gastrointestinal disease50.9
Haematological condition40.8
Chronic renal disease20.4
Other10.2
Inappropriate vaccination
Vaccinated without clinical indication7213.6
Left over vaccine after clinic30.6
Taking part in a vaccine trial 10.2
Total 533 100.0