Covid in France: vaccination open to adolescents aged 12 to 17
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In France, adolescents aged 12 to 17 who wish can now be vaccinated against Covid-19.
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In France, adolescents aged 12 to 17 who wish can now be vaccinated against Covid-19 from this Monday, June 14.
The health authorities are counting on the involvement of adolescents, who represent an additional 5% of those eligible for vaccination, to achieve collective immunity.
Meeting with some teenagers who express their opinion on vaccination.
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In front of the Claude Bernard high school in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, a group of students waits for the time to access their establishment.
They appreciate the opening of vaccination to adolescents over 12 years with or without reservations.
“
I am for vaccination,”
said a young girl.
My mom just got the shot and she knows I want to do it too.
I would like to do it so that I can go out and travel more soon
.
""
Me, I want well too,
adds a high school student,
but not right away.
I prefer to see people's reaction first!
If it's positive I will!
It was my parents who convinced me.
"
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This mother has already made an appointment to have her 17-year-old son vaccinated: “
It's a good thing, because the children are old enough to be freer.
The weather is nice, they want to be outside more.
My son is going to be vaccinated, and he is the one who informed me.
"
The oral agreement of the minor is required on the day of vaccination and he must also be accompanied by his father or mother who must present a certificate signed by both parents.
This document is available on the website of the Ministry of Health.
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