Dr David Strain, a clinical lead for COVID services, told Sky News he believed there were 12-year-olds 'mature enough' to decide to have the coronavirus jab without the consent of their legal guardians
He added:"I would argue if we have children who are legally permitted to make decisions about whether they're going to partake in underage sex, then a similar sort of competence procedure could apply to whether they have competence to take the vaccine or not."COVID-19: Should 12 to 15-year-olds be vaccinated - and what are other countries doing?
"With this particular vaccine, we are vaccinating children predominantly for the greater good, rather than for their individual good," he said. "If a child themselves refuses consent, and was said to be competent, then it would be almost impossible to give that jab. "I would in no way endorse holding someone down and giving them a jab... when they're not getting the massive medical benefits that the older adults are getting. They are getting marginal benefits."decided against recommending COVID vaccines for all 12 to 15-year-oldsThe UK's chief medical officers are currently reviewing the wider benefits of the move, such as reducing school absences, and they are expected to present their findings within days.
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