THE overwhelming majority of young Scots are eager to get their Covid-19 vaccine, a new survey shows.

The research, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of the Scottish Government, found 90% of 18 to 29-year-olds in Scotland will get the jag when offered, or have had it already.

Almost seven in 10 (69%) are eager to get their first vaccine, with the same number saying the key motivation is to “protect themselves and their loved ones”.

A total of 67% said they would get the jag because they’re worried about catching Covid-19, with 73% worried about passing it on.

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, who received his first dose today, welcomed the poll results and urged young Scots roll up their arms.

It comes as NHS Scotland opened up an online form for 18 to 29-year-olds to register for a vaccine appointment.

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Yousaf, 36, said: “The Covid-19 vaccine is our best way out of the current pandemic and these survey findings are really encouraging as we roll-out the programme to those in the younger age groups and look at potential uptake levels.

“It’s clear from the findings that 18-29 year-olds are thinking about others, with 54% of respondents who will get or have got the vaccine saying they have, or would get the vaccine ‘because we’re all in this together and they want to do their bit’.”

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The registration service is open for two weeks, until June 4. Vaccination appointments will start from mid-June.

The Health Secretary added: “I’d encourage anyone that is 18-29 years old to go online and register for the vaccine now before the deadline of 4 June so that they can be offered an appointment by text or email.”

The latest vaccine call-out applies to 18-29 year-olds who are registered with a GP surgery in Scotland and have not already had their first Covid-19 jag.

Young Scots in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) do not need to register via the online form as their local health board will be in touch.

Scots over the age of 30 are advised to wait for their vaccine letter in the post.

Katie Adams, 19, said: “I can’t wait to get my Covid-19 vaccine to give myself and my family the best form of protection we have from coronavirus. It’s a been a long hard slog for everyone since the pandemic hit but by registering for the vaccine, I feel I’ll be doing my bit.

“I really look forward to life getting back to some form of normality, not having to think about who and where I meet my pals and being able to go on holiday with them, making great memories for the future.”

The Censuswide survey of 1000 18-29 year-olds in Scotland was conducted between May 14 and May 19.

To register for a coronavirus vaccination if you’re 18 to 29 years old, visit register.vacs.nhs.scot