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Judge gives Dutch boy OK for vaccine amid parental dispute

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) â€� A 12-year-old boy has gone to court in the Netherlands to get permission to receive a COVID-19 vaccine so he can visit his grandmother who is battling lung cancer. A ruling published on Thursday said the boy’s parents are separated and didn’t agree on the issue. Children ages 12-17 years can get vaccinated in the Netherlands with parental approval. A Dutch government message outlining children’s right to vaccinations advises them that if their parents do not consent, “then you can ultimately decide for yourself to get vaccinated.â€� The judge who heard the case earlier this week granted the boy permission to get a shot. Â