Divorced Sask. parents fight in court over COVID-19 vaccination for teen daughter
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A judge has ruled the 13-year-old child of divorced Saskatoon parents should be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite legal opposition from the girl's mother.
The father said his daughter was initially excited to receive her shot, but was then "bombarded" with false information by her mother and his own parents.
CBC News agreed to grant the father confidentiality in order to protect the identity of the daughter.
"[It felt like the] summer from hell," the father said of his efforts to get his daughter protected against the virus that causes COVID-19.
He's speaking out about the family rift and the judge's decision in support of vaccination to offer comfort to other divorced parents who may be in a similar situation, he said.
"I can't lose this case because it's going to affect so many other people."
The law firm representing the mother said she is appealing the decision and does not want the case publicized.
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