Could I go to another country to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in time for an event?
I've got an event in the US that I'm going to, the only problem is that I would need to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
This raises a problem as I live in the UK and I'm under 18, so the vaccine isn't offered for us here.
The only solution I could think of is travelling to another country that does offer the vaccine to teenagers. The problem here is, where? And would that be possible? I was thinking that if I could find a country in Europe that offers that, it might make things a bit easier.
I would need to be vaccinated before July, which I now realise while typing, is probably a really slim chance.
Best Answer
Given that vaccination takes 2 shots, given 6-8 weeks apart typically, you're already out of time. Exception is the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine but that's not been widely approved.
And then there's the problem of finding a country that will a) let you in without being vaccinated and b) offers their vaccines to foreigners who aren't residents. Very slim chance again.
And all that assuming you had the funds to pay for a) the travel to and from that country, b) the probable mandatory quarantine there upon arrival, c) the vaccine itself.
And after that you'd still be required to be in mandatory quarantine most likely upon your return home.
So no, it's highly unlikely you'll be able to get your vaccine somewhere else. All you can hope for is getting yourself on a priority list with the NHS somehow (and really, that requires medical conditions you don't want at your age).
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