More than 48million people in the UK have had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, with 37million having had the booster jab.
Having the Covid vaccine is the best way to protect against becoming seriously ill or having long-term effects of the illness.
A booster jab of the Covid vaccine is also available for anyone aged 16 and over, and some children aged 12 to 15.
But recently it was announced that all children aged five to 11 in the UK will be offered a low dose of the Covid vaccine in a bid to increase the protection against potential future waves of coronavirus.
Can my child have the Covid vaccine?
Yes, from April children aged between five and 11 can have a lower dose of the Covid vaccine.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the NHS is preparing to "extend this non-urgent offer to all children during April".
Almost 6 million more children will be available for the vaccine, which was already being offered to children with underlying health conditions.
Mr Javid added: stressed that the jab is "safe and effective", and that parents should decide whether to take one.
He added: "It is something that's there as an option for parents and they should decide for themselves whether it's an offer that they want to take up, and all the information they need would be made available for them."
Some parents may receive a letter, or a phone call to invite them for to make an appointment for their child.
Children will be offered the Pfizer vaccine, which will be the same as the third dose given to older children and adults.
Children aged between five and 11 will need two injections to make sure they are protected. These needs to be given eight weeks apart.
What are the side effects of the Covid vaccine?
Like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects, but most of these are mild and short time.
Everyone won't experience side effects, but those who do should only last for a day or two.
According to the government website, the Pfizer vaccine tends to cause "more serious side effects after the second dose than the first dose".
The website lists the most common side effects, which are:
- their arm feeling heavy or sore where they had the injection
- feeling achy or like they have the flu
- feeling tired
- having a headache
If a child experiences a fever, or they feel very hot or cold, they could:
- rest
- take paracetamol (please check that the dose and type of paracetamol is correct for their age)
You can find more information on paracetamol for children on NHS.UK.
You can read more about the coronavirus vaccine for children aged five to 11 on the government website.
