| W.E.U Admin | Physical Health & Lifestyle
You may be aware that the Government is planning to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to our children soon. This is already happening with over-16s in Manchester, despite safety and efficacy trials being incomplete. There has been extensive media coverage, and your child’s school or local health authority may already have provided information.
Key Considerations for Parents
As parents, we face a significant decision on behalf of our children. While standard childhood vaccines are safe and effective, the current UK COVID-19 vaccines employ brand-new, gene-based technology and ingredients not used in traditional immunisations. Furthermore, the clinical trials to confirm short-, medium- and long-term safety are still ongoing. Until these trials conclude (expected in 2023), the COVID-19 vaccines remain unlicensed and experimental.
Why It May Be Safer to Wait
Given the innovative nature of these vaccines and the absence of long-term safety data, many experts recommend a cautious approach. For more analysis on this perspective, see our detailed article It’s Safer To Wait: Protecting Children’s Health.
Additional Resources
For further reading on children’s health and vaccine safety, explore these articles:
- Protecting Children’s Health
- Safer to Wait on COVID-19 Vaccines
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