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Ethical Considerations in Vaccinating Teenagers

Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Consultant Neonatologist, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre | Alia, Form Five Student

05-Jul-21 16:00

Ethical Considerations in Vaccinating Teenagers

SPM-year students might be getting their COVID-19 vaccination very soon, so we explore the safety, efficacy, as well as ethical considerations in vaccinating minors. And do teenagers and parents have enough information about COVID-19 and the vaccines? We find out from a teen herself.

 

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Produced by: Janese Wong & Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases & Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Medical Innovation and Technology,  Science

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Health & Living,  COVID-19,  vaccination,  children,  teenagers,  Pfizer,  schools,  ethics,  vaccine safety,  minors,  consent, 


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