Some Parents Are Lying About Their Child’s Age to Get Them COVID-19 Vaccines

A worried father says he’s considering lying about his daughter’s age to get her a COVID-19 vaccine, and he’s not the only one. As the pandemic rages on and schools across the country are nearing opening, some parents are resorting to lying about their child’s age to get them vaccinated. Dr. William Schaffner says while he applauds the interest in their kids’ safety, parents should not lie to get the vaccine. A vaccine for children is currently being tested.