Letters will be sent to all 12 to 15-year-olds by the end of half-term, the health minister says.
"Vaccines remain our strongest defence from the virus, helping prevent harm and stopping the spread of Covid-19," she said.
"We have provided resources and information to help this age group make an informed choice about vaccination. I encourage parents, guardians, children and young people to discuss the vaccination together," she said. "They concluded that the health benefits, combined with the additional benefits of reducing educational disruption and effects on mental health meant that vaccination should be offered.
Last month the chief medical officers agreed a single dose would help to reduce disruption to education.
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