Worried parents told kids' jabs are safeThe Department of Health is urging parents to take their children for Covid-19 shots ahead of the new school term this month after figures showed that almost 29% of kids aged between five and 11 have yet to receive a single dose. Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoen, the department's director-general, said yesterday concerns among parents about serious side effects were expressed in a department survey on April 22-May 11. According to the ministry, Thailand has 5.8 million eligible children, including 900,000 who are considered as vulnerable to infections. Dr Suwannachai said many parents are hesitant to get their kids vaccinated, with 77.2% of those polled worried about their kids experiencing adverse reactions and 55.3% saying they had safety concerns. "Parents should consider having their children vaccinated and seek doctors' advice if their kids have underlying health concerns," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 16, 2022 10:38 UTC