Pupils over 12 are not forced to vaccination in Azerbaijan – ministry

“In Azerbaijan, pupils over 12 years old are not forced to vaccination,” Report informs, citing Orkhan Abbasov, acting head of the Department for Organization and Management of General Education under the Ministry of Education.

The ministry representative said the information disseminated by the Ministries of Health and Education is advisory in nature, Report informs.

“I do not think that any student was not admitted to classes due to lack of vaccination.”

We should note that since October 5, Azerbaijan has made a decision to vaccinate teenagers, aged 12-15 years. Pfizer can be vaccinated to teenagers with appropriate medical advice and the consent of both parents.