A 12-Year-Old Girl Sparks Debate on Covid-19 Vaccines for Kids in Mexico

October 25, 2021

(Wall Street Journal) – Many countries are debating the merits of vaccinating minors, and there are some concerns about vaccines causing a rare heart condition among otherwise healthy teens. The U.K. began vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds in recent weeks after a review by the country’s four chief medical officers. Mexico’s position on the issue contrasts with most industrialized nations and fellow Latin American countries. Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Chile are now vaccinating minors. Uruguay began in early June. The U.S. this week unveiled plans to vaccinate 5 to 11-year-olds, pending approval from health authorities. (Read Full Article)