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Hundreds of children to get Covid vaccine tests as doctors investigate how well the jab works in young people
direct to your inboxA trial into how a coronavirus vaccine works in children is set to take place.Tests will investigate the efficacy of Oxford/AstraZeneca in young people aged from six to 17.It will determine whether the jab will produce a strong immune response, with 300 volunteers set to take part.The trial will start later this month.Up to 240 children will receive the vaccine, while others will be given a control meningitis tab.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereAndrew Pollard, professor of paediatric infection and immunity and chief investigator on the Oxford vaccine trial, said: "While most children are