Parents who have a COVID-19 vaccination booked can now bring their children aged 12 to 17 to the clinic to get a dose of Pfizer.
However, Henry said youth would not need parental or guardian consent to be vaccinated, as the Infants Act in B.C. allows a child or youth to consent to medical treatment including immunizations as long as they are given information. She said if a youth turns up alone at a clinic a public health nurse will explain the vaccination process and associated risks.
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