As municipalities prepare to inoculate adolescents against COVID-19, some have been inundated with calls and emails from irate people opposed to the young people getting the shots.
Officials say many of those opposed to the move seem averse to the coronavirus vaccine, and are particularly sensitive about the prospect of teenagers being vaccinated. The high volume of calls and emails as part of the anti-vaccination campaign have almost crippled service lines, and in some cases have included death threats, prompting some municipalities to dial back their commitment to getting youngsters in full-time education vaccinated.
Pediatricians have recommended COVID-19 shots for teens, although they say they need to be conducted with caution.