In the US, France and Australia, the Covid-19 vaccine can be given to all teenagers over the age of 12.
On Friday, vaccine experts in the UK recommended not to give the jab to all 12-15 year olds, though its chief medical officers may take a different approach. It comes as the support group Teens for Vaccines - which is run by teenagers for teenagers - says young people around the world are being left out of discussions that affect their own health.
The group, which is based in the US, says it's seeing more people from the UK getting in touch for advice on the vaccine and support on how to talk to vaccine-hesitant and anti-vaccine parents. The BBC's Laura Foster speaks to one teenager whose parents are stopping her from getting the jab, and finds out more about the work Teens for Vaccines does and what all this could mean for teenagers in the UK.
Well just go and get it
I wouldn't either my 2 years old had Covid twice once at 10 months and again at 1 & 1/2. I had it the twice too prior to any jabs and we where both fine. I had 1 jab and had an adverse reaction so I wouldn't chance would have the same. 8 weeks on I still struggle with walking.
Clever parents, probably thinking long term health problems. Children are barely affected by this flu.
Vile media constantly pitting everyone against each other.
Bullshizzel broadcasting corporation
Please-:))
that silhouette isn’t really doing much
Parents are irresponsible... The children suffer...
It is not the vaccine but self-discipline to strictly obey the SOP wear a mask,keep a distance,avoid clouded places. The government of the world is distracted to exercise control over the vaccine maybe making money from it. Russia says no mandate for vaccine we are a free country
It should be up to the child if the doctor deems them healthy enough to get the vaccine. No one else. I would trust my kids to make an informed decision and would respect them no matter what they chose to do. It's their body after all.
'I have good parents'. Better.
Clever parents, you don’t need it
I let my daughters make their own choices in life all I can do is guide them
Why is this a story , other then too make a point . Well done news story , just a story too cause arguments. So many have fell for it
i would never allow someone to experiment on my children.
I won't allow my children to have it either. Only an idiot would offer their child up for a medical trial
Your parents should be locked up
If you are NHS you have the right to privacy even from your parents. Not all GPs know this though. (Assuming you are not a very young infant), so don’t tell them. It’s your body
A parent's role is to protect their children. How on earth do some parents think they will get away with this. One way or another it will catch up with them when the child grows up and disowns them.
why bother telling them…
Don’t do it!!
Good ! Clearly they love you and are looking to your future.
Get it without telling them wtff
How old is she
CLICKBAIT!!! not about the UK! Children do not need vaccinating…
I wouldn’t let my two sons either!
Attacking the family unit now. Another part of the plan
BBC propaganda in full effect.
Typical BBC stirring
BBC hitting an all time low, shame on you
Not the parents choice. Do it
Go get it done anyway without telling them. I'm sure it won't be the first time you've done something behind their backs.
BBC is pure propaganda, I realised this back in the early 70’s in Ireland as a youngster, whilst observing the news reports on the 6 counties compared to RTE’s version of events. Sadly, RTE as corrupt as the BBC these days.
Your parents have your best interest!
I am very sorry for your parents lack of understanding and concern for your health and welfare. If there is no parental consent required - do it. Otherwise, speak with legal counsel - I am certain they would assist to protect your rights.
Im so sorry that you are not in charge of your own health, you sound a very mature teenager. And your parents are not parenting you properly. Hope you get the vaccine soon
Don’t blame them
Did you get parental consent to this interview ?
Bullshit! Just go and get the poison….
Well done to those parents👏👏👏👏👏👏
Because they hate you
Good parenting
Good. Sensible parents. Silly BBC..
The vaccine is incredible for those that need it. To allow children who will be more at risk from the jab than covid to be vaccinated would be disturbing. They are not shields for pathetic scared adults!
Another actor by any chance 🤔
You have very sensible parents.
That’s because they are smart and you need to listen to them
In uk minors can consent to their own medical treatment. Parental consent is not required.
Sensible parents. Any parent allowing their children to have an experimental drug with documented side effects and possible death is irresponsible and has been totally lied to by their respective governments.
The BBC are an abomination
You can still get covid with vaccine anyway 🤨 well well
Good
What a obvious pile of piss this story is. Does the BBC actually think there are any people believe this shit… it’s actually on par the dear Deirdre column in the sun. The stories are that ridiculous…….
Good parents.
Texas. Girl is 16. Old enough to make this decision herself. Then again Texas is the part of USA that does not conform to the 'land of the free' convention. Vaccines are proven to be safe, if this reduces risk to her & others what's the issue!?
So she’s bought into the hysteria
Good you dont need it!!
My mum won’t let me do my own clothes and ironing so I was forced to move. I demand independence mummy ❤️
Your Parents are Right
Because it’s not recommended
Happens in Denmark too.
thats what proper parents do, look after the children 👌
Good. Nor should they
Your parents need to go back to school, dear
Do it anyway
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Bbc constantly lowering standards with its posts....liam Thorpe must of learned from you
My parents wont let me stay out late during the week . They just keep telling me you have school tomorrow. But they dont listen when I tell them I'm a 45 year old and I'm the headmaster if the school
Maybe add 'My Struggle' to the title?
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