COVID-19 and flu vaccination 2022 to 2023: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

1. Which articles of the UNCRC does this policy/measure impact on?

The policy impacts upon the following articles of the UNCRC:

• Article 2 Non-discrimination
• Article 3 Best interests of the child
• Article 4 Protection of rights
• Article 5 Parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities
• Article 6 Life, survival and development
• Article 12 Respect for the views of the child
• Article 13 Freedom of expression
• Article 16 Right to privacy
• Article 17 Access to information; mass media:
• Article 18 (1,2) Parental responsibilities and state assistance
• Article 22 Refugee children
• Article 23 Children with disabilities
• Article 24 Health and health services
• Article 28 Right to education
• Article 30 Children of minorities/indigenous groups