Claire Breen: Ministry of Health Covid-19 survey shows some parents are still hesitant about vaccinating their children
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
August 19, 20213m 42s
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Children aged 12 to 15 can get the jab from the start of next month, but there might still be a barrier in their way.
Parents and caregivers who are already eligible, can bring their children with them before then.
But, Waikato University legal expert Claire Breen told Kate Hawkesby a Ministry of Health Covid survey found some parents are still hesitant about vaccinating their children.
"About 16 percent of those parents of 12 - 15 year olds said they definitely wouldn't allow it, and that's up from 10 percent a couple of months prior to that."
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Parents and caregivers who are already eligible, can bring their children with them before then.
But, Waikato University legal expert Claire Breen told Kate Hawkesby a Ministry of Health Covid survey found some parents are still hesitant about vaccinating their children.
"About 16 percent of those parents of 12 - 15 year olds said they definitely wouldn't allow it, and that's up from 10 percent a couple of months prior to that."
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