COVID-19 Vaccine For Teenagers And Children, Should Be Done In Their Own Will And Agreement

 


As the pandemic continuous, the more we learn about the ongoing virus that is the cause of the changes and limitations in our life for the past 2 years. With this, we are able to create more ways to fight against the virus, as well as ways on how to strengthen our immune system to not catch the virus. Scientists and Health Experts worked hard and did research on the virus, up until they finally found a vaccine to at least help ward off any virus in people’s immune system. Given the symptoms such as such as respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, or sneezes, there is a way to help prevent and fight against these. Though, the symptoms vary from each individual. Their age may also be a factor to said symptoms. Almost all places in the country around the world are now getting COVID-19 vaccine, be it adults, children, and teens. Despite the help the vaccine can give to people, as well as strengthen the immune system and help ward off viruses, there are still some doubt into this, some pros and cons, as well as lessons this can give.

          The COVID-19 vaccine has been taken into great consideration and went through various of research, process, and observations to ensure the well outcome when injected into people. The vaccine was first injected into adults, most specifically in big countries such as the USA, which was then given to other countries. There are 4 well-known type of COVID-19 vaccine: AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer, and Sputnik. The level of symptoms depend on the vaccine, as well as the age of people. These are the factors to consider when taking the vaccine. Some vaccine may be give more symptoms than others for teens, while some may take the vaccine better than others. People are still divided when it comes to taking the vaccine. Some still refuse to take the vaccine or let their children take it because of health issues, or fear that the child might not be able to take the symptoms that comes with it. With this, there is still a division as to what they want. While we can’t really force anyone in taking a vaccine if they don’t want to, it is still appropriate for us to show others the pros and advantages of taking this vaccine. First, the vaccine does help in the immunity of individuals, as they help prevent viruses and flus going around. It also prevents you infecting other people from any possible sickness. With these given advantages, I think it will be a big help, especially to teenagers, in order for them to be able to go to public places with at least something protecting them. Now this is another factor. Most schools are now reopening and allowing face to face classes. With this, children must be ready and must be able to ward off any virus or any threats to their health. This is why health care’s priority is giving people vaccines in order for them to be able to go to public places with something protecting their immune system, just in case any virus tries to attack them. In my opinion, teenagers and children getting the vaccine is a great help, especially at times like this. But at the same time, forcing them to get it is also not appropriate. Permission from these children must be confirmed first and no one should be forced in getting the vaccine. Discrimination against them should also not be done. While health is the top priority, disregarding a child’s opportunity or chances just because they didn’t get the vaccine should not be done. While the vaccine is a great help, they should not be forced into anyone.

         Overall, my insight on teenagers and children getting the vaccine is a must at times like this. Again, if they have any health problems, we cannot force them into getting it. Providing them the right information and advantages the vaccine can give them might persuade them into getting it, but otherwise, we should never force anyone on getting something they don’t want.


Sources:

https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/most-young-people-eager-for-covid-19-vaccine-poll-shows

https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2021/may/covid-19-vaccine-and-your-teen-4-things-to-know/

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