COVID-19 vaccine will not be made compulsory for children, as the government sets a target date of June for vaccinations of those aged 12 to 17.Elliott made the comments Wednesday at a vaccination plan update.“Many young people will require parental consent to have the vaccine or not.
If the parents do not wish to have their son or daughter vaccinated, and that approval is required, it wont be forced upon them,” Elliott said.“We encourage people very strongly to receive the vaccine as soon as its their time to protect themselves and their loved ones, but at this point it will not be compulsory.” Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for Canadians 12 and over, Health Canada says Elliott said that is has been a matter of choice if people wish to.