Booster approved for kids

Children 5-years old and over can now be vaccinated against COVID-19, providing protection from the most severe COVID-19 outcomes such as hospitalisation and death.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccination was provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for people aged 5 years and older on 3 December 2021, and approved as a booster on 20 September this year.

The vaccine for children is made in the same way as the vaccine for older people, but containers a lower amount of active ingredient (3 micrograms).

According to the TGA, “children aged 5 to 11 years report fewer side effects than older Australians following a second dose” of a COVID-19 vaccine.

While children who contract COVID-19 usually experience mild symptoms, some do get very sick, which vaccination reduces the likelihood of.

One million Australian kids aged 5 to 11 years have already been vaccinated against COVID-19.

To make an appointment for your child to get vaccinated, visit covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking.