Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students now that Pfizer's shot is authorized for kids 12 and up?
Each state has its own rules for which vaccines kids must have to attend school and the reasons students can opt out.
May 10, 2021 • ~8 min
As many teens and adults in the US restart their social lives, parents of children under the age of 12 wonder when their kids will also be able to experience the freedom that comes with vaccination.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for adolescents ages 12-15. Vaccination is essential to protect children from serious illness and quicken return to normal life.
Each state has its own rules for which vaccines kids must have to attend school and the reasons students can opt out.
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