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European drive to vaccinate children divides worried parents

Differing national policies reflect the fast-evolving debate among scientists

As Omicron-led infections surge across Europe, a drive to vaccinate children aged five to 11 against Covid-19 is dividing opinion: while some parents welcome the opportunity to protect their young, others are unconvinced of the benefits to their health.

Regional opinion polls show 70 per cent of parents in Denmark and Spain plan to vaccinate their younger children, but only 40 per cent in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. Fewer than a third of French parents say they are willing to do so.

So far, vaccination is not mandatory for children and no country has demanded five- to 11-year-olds be jabbed before taking part in any activity.

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