11 May 2022
About vaccination for children
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Vaccination against COVID-19 is now recommended for children aged 5 to 11 years.
The Department of Education also strongly recommends that all eligible students (and their families) who are 5 years and older get vaccinated.
Evidence shows vaccination offers excellent protection against COVID-19 in children. Even though COVID-19 in children is often milder than in adults, there’s strong evidence to support vaccinating children.
Vaccines give the immune system a helping hand to protect against serious illness and possible long-term effects from COVID-19.
The Pfizer (Comirnaty) children’s vaccine is approved for children aged 5 to 11 years. The dose is around 1/3 of the dose for people aged 12 years and older.
The Moderna (Spikevax) vaccine is approved for use in children aged 6 to 11. The dose is around ½ of the dose for people aged 12 years and older.
For both vaccines, children will receive 2 doses of the vaccine, given 8 weeks apart.
Parents are encouraged to get their child vaccinated as soon as possible. Talk to your GP if you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination for your child.
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