The younger their child, the less likely parents will want them to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds | CBC News

The younger their child, the less likely parents will want them to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds

Earlier this month, Moderna's Spikevax became the first COVID vaccine in Canada to be approved to be administered to children between six months and five years old. Health Canada said there were no safety concerns detected during a study of the vaccine.

University of Alberta faculty of nursing PhD candidate Robin Humble compiled national survey results on parents' intentions when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination for their children. The findings published this month are part of a larger study led by Shannon MacDonald, an associate professor in the faculty of nursing at the U of A.

Shannon MacDonald, associate professor in the faculty of nursing at the University of Alberta, researches immunization policy and practice. She says Alberta's third dose uptake is highest among older age groups and drops as people get younger.

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