why we must vaccinate children aged 12 and over now
- Written by: Emma McBryde, Professor of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology, James Cook University
ShutterstockPeople aged 16 and above will soon be able to get a COVID vaccine in Australia, but this begs the question: what about children in younger age groups?
Currently, only 12-15 year olds with underlying medical conditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and those living in remote communities are eligible.
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