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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samuel Lovett

Pupils from poorest areas of England less likely to be vaccinated against Covid, figures show

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School children living in the poorest areas of England are less likely to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to new data.

Until 9 January, the vaccination rate stood at 36.1 per cent for pupils aged 12 to 15 from the most deprived parts of the country, compared with 70.3 per cent for the least deprived parts.

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