Most parents open to letting their kids under 5 get Covid-19 vaccination

But some prefer wait-and-see approach even if jabs approved for younger kids here

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When Ms Julia Wang's daughter turned five earlier this year, she thought hard about whether to get her vaccinated against Covid-19 as she was worried about side effects.

But after her child caught the virus and spread it to the rest of the family, including her three-year-old brother, Ms Wang, 36, is now ready to get both her children protected as soon as she gets the chance.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 27, 2022, with the headline Most parents open to letting their kids under 5 get Covid-19 vaccination. Subscribe