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This paper makes the case of under 18s being given the COVID-19 vaccine.
Our best shot: Why we need to vaccinate under 18’s
This paper looks at why those under 18 should be given vaccines to protect against COVID-19. The paper concludes that we should vaccinate those between 12-17. This would be to cut case rates, reach heard immunity, safeguard our children’s education and prevent further serious mutations, 12–17-year-olds should receive vaccinations.
Quick summary
- COVID-19 cases are rising again. In order to cut case rates, reach heard immunity, safeguard our children’s education and prevent further serious mutations, 12–17-year-olds should receive vaccinations.
- The UK should follow other countries that are vaccinating these age groups. Pfizer has been approved and rolled out in these age groups in several other countries including the United States, Israel, and many EU countries. It has also been approved by the UK health regulator.
- Masks in class, increasing accessibility to online learning, covid safe global travel and keeping lockdown and school closures should all be kept under review.
Authors
Pushkin Defyer
Alumni Network Chair
Pushkin was previously on the executive of the Young Liberals and is now a member of the Labour Party. He has worked with candidates from multiple parties during election campaigns, mainly supporting them with his knowledge of digital campaigning.