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Should Teens Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent?

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

Should Teens Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent?

Above the Noise Episode 9 | 11m 15s | CC

There is growing momentum on Reddit and TikTok from teens who want to get vaccinated without their parents' consent. In this episode of Above the Noise, our host Myles Bess investigates this trend, as well as the history of vaccines and the movement against them. He also speaks with Kelly Danielpour, a high school senior who founded an organization that provides resources for teens to learn more.

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