YOUNG people aged 12-15 years old will start to be offered a dose of a coronavirus vaccine this week, according to NHS Borders.

The decision to vaccinate children over the age of 12 was made following advice from the UK’s Chief Medical Officers.

From today (September 20) in Scotland, 12-15-year-olds and their parents/carers can drop into a vaccination clinic for a jag.

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However, the first drop-in clinic of the week in the Borders will be held on Tuesday.

From next week, the health board will offer vaccinations in schools, with information and consent forms set to be issued.

The spokesperson said: “Once all children have had the initial opportunity to come to drop-ins or scheduled appointments, we will offer catch up sessions in schools or communities to allow those who still want to be vaccinated to get a vaccination.”

Drop-in clinics will be available across the Borders this week, starting at Galashiels’ Volunteer Hall on Tuesday.

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The hall will host another session on Wednesday, along with Eyemouth Community Centre. The same two locations will run clinics on Thursday.

Hawick Town Hall will then be offering jags on Friday.

Kelso’s Borders Event Centre and Burgh Hall in Peebles will have drop-in clinics on Saturday and Sunday.

All clinics will be open between 9.30am-1pm and 1.45pm-6pm, according to NHS Borders.