Over 87,000 children did not receive compulsory vaccines in Poland last year, up from around 3,500 in 2010.
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Three quarters of Poland’s Covid council resign in protest at government inaction
They expressed frustration at the “growing tolerance” for Covid deniers and anti-vaccine sentiment.
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Polish government denies reports it is suspending AstraZeneca vaccines
Delivery delays and low public interest have reduced take-up of the jabs.
Poland to begin Covid vaccines for children aged 12+ from next week
The decision follows approval by the European Medicines Agency.
Poland to reduce wait between doses to five weeks for all Covid vaccines
People who have recently recovered from COVID-19 will also not have to wait as long for vaccination.
Compulsory vaccination may be needed in Poland, says PM’s Covid advisor
But only “if other methods fail”.
Poland has lost measles herd immunity due to parents refusing vaccines, warns UNICEF
Experts blame “disinformation and harmful myths” spread by anti-vaccine groups.
Polish bishops express “serious moral objection” to AstraZeneca and J&J Covid vaccines
They were produced using cell lines derived from aborted foetuses.
“We’ll never return to pre-pandemic world; some will always wear masks”: Polish health minister
Adam Niedzielski also warned that tougher restrictions are now impossible due to “a lack of social discipline”.
Poland accelerates vaccine rollout, pledging jabs for all who want them by end of August
The government is abandoning the existing schedule to offer a more “flexible approach”.
Poland blames “media-fuelled panic” for EU countries suspending AstraZeneca vaccine
The government says it will be “guided solely by hard data”.
Doctor who criticised vaccines banned from practising medicine for a year
A regional medical court has suspended a doctor from practising medicine for repeatedly criticising vaccinations given to children.
