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Nov 2021
18m 59s

Do children need the Covid-19 vaccine?

The National Uae
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There's been an ongoing debate over whether children should be vaccinated against Covid-19.Many countries have already begun inoculating those aged 12 and over. Some experts say that vaccinating the young is necessary for a return to normal life and for kids to get back to school.While there are parents who are happy about this, there are others who are caut ... Show More
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