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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s foreign desk. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region’s shifting political and social landscape.
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Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Do children need the Covid-19 vaccine?
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
There's been an ongoing debate over whether children should be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Many countries have already begun inoculating those aged 12 and over.
Some experts say that vaccinating the young is necessary for a return to normal life and for kids to get back to school.
While there are parents who are happy about this, there are others who are cautious, particularly when it comes to vaccinating younger children aged between five and 12.
One this week's Beyond the Headlines host Suhail Akram takes a look at Covid vaccinations in children.