Pfizer is the recommended vaccine for the additional dose. People aged 12 to 15 can get the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax vaccine for their primary dose. have complex and/or multiple health conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19.įor some in this age group, this may be the fourth dose if they had a three-dose primary course.have a disability with significant or complex health needs.Additional dosesĬhildren in this age group are eligible for an additional dose if they are: It is recommended they receive this dose from 8 weeks after their second dose. The dose interval can be shortened to a minimum of 3 weeks (for people who receive a Pfizer vaccine) or 4 weeks (for people who receive a Moderna vaccine) in special circumstances.Ī third primary dose is recommended for people in this age group who are severely immunocompromised. The recommended schedule for vaccination in this age group is 2 doses, 8 weeks apart. COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11.Victorian Specialist Immunisation Service (VicSIS) is a specialist immunisation service for children at risk of experiencing an adverse event following immunisation, having a severe allergy, or having significant behavioural issues or disabilities that require vaccination under sedation.įor children requiring specialist vaccination support, a GP or specialist can refer External Link the child to one of four VicSIS clinics at:įor more information, visit VicSIS External Link. Speak to your GP for more information.ĪTAGI is currently not recommending COVID-19 vaccination for children in this age group who are not at increased risk.īookings can be made via the vaccine clinic finder External Link for participating GPs state-wide or via the Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 for specialist vaccination clinics in metropolitan Melbourne at: Some children with severe immunocompromise will require 3 primary doses. complex or multiple health conditions which increase the risk of severe COVID-19.disability that requires frequent assistance with activities of daily living, such as severe cerebral palsy or Down syndrome.Įligible children can receive 2 doses, 8 weeks apart, if they have: COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months to under 5 yearsĬhildren aged between 6 months and under 5 years who are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended a paediatric formulation of the Moderna vaccine External Link.If you had COVID-19, you should still get vaccinated to receive maximum protection. Getting vaccinated is a safer and more dependable way to build immunity to COVID-19 than getting sick with COVID-19.Three doses of the vaccine have proven to provide stronger and longer-lasting protection. mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are safe and effective for children.Getting vaccinated helps those at a higher risk of falling seriously ill have an increased immunity, such as people who are severely immunocompromised, pregnant (including their unborn baby), adults aged above 65 years, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.COVID-19 vaccines provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalisation, and death.These antibodies help your immune system fight the virus if exposed to it. When you get vaccinated, your body starts producing antibodies against the virus. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in protecting you against COVID-19.
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