If the AFS participant has questions about the COVID-19 vaccine (including boosters), encourage them to discuss this topic with their host family and sending parent(s)/legal guardian(s). If the AFS participant would like additional resources share the CDC Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines with them.
If the host family has questions about the AFS participant eligibility/parental permission to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or any other immunization(s) (including COVID boosters), encourage the host family to speak with their primary care physician regarding eligibility.
If the host family requests for the AFS participant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (including a COVID booster), or any other vaccine, and is not comfortable approaching this topic with them or their parent(s)/guardian(s), please reach out to your Regional Field Specialist if it is prior to the student’s arrival. If the student is already on program in the US, please reach out to your Participant Support Specialist for guidance.