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

5. How will the policy/measure give better or further effect to the implementation of the UNCRC in Scotland?

This impact assessment considers the impacts to children's rights and wellbeing in relation to the COVID-19 vaccination policy and programme implemented throughout Scotland.

The assessment considers all children and young people, whilst specifically highlighting implications for children and young people who may be at greater clinical risk from a COVID-19 infections. This includes those with underlying health conditions, and examines what steps have been taken to mitigate the impacts for these groups.

Assessment of the vaccination policy conveys an overall positive impact on the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) for all children and young people.