LONDON

Health experts in the United Kingdom express uncertainty on providing a COVID-19 shots to children aged 12-15.

In a letter sent this Friday to UK Chief Medical Officers, comments say that health benefits from vaccination are greater than potential harm, but say "based primarily on a health perspective, is considered too small to support advice on a universal program."

The letter explains that some of the rationale for not endorsing a vaccine is "For otherwise healthy 12 to 15 year old children, their risk of severe COVID-19 disease is small and therefore the potential for benefit from COVID-19 vaccination is also small." 

The country's health group however does recommend a COVID-19 vaccine for those in the age group who have other illnesses such as sickle cells disease, type 1 diabetes, heart problems or those with respiratory infections, among others.

The British government may choose to continue a vaccination program despite recommendations.