COVID-19 vaccination of children (overall)
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How do COVID-19 vaccines work?
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Why do children need a COVID-19 vaccine if they’re not really getting very sick?
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Where can my child get vaccinated against COVID-19?
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Will children need COVID-19 booster shots?
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What if my child is experiencing chest pains after vaccination?
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What long-term side-effects might my vaccinated child experience in years to come?
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Can my children receive other vaccines on the same day?
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What advice does paediatrician and infectious diseases expert, Professor Christopher Blyth, give to parents who are feeling hesitant about whether to vaccinate their children against COVID-19?
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Will it be mandatory for children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend childcare or school?
Vaccinating teenagers (aged 12+)
Vaccinating children aged 5-11 years
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What brand of COVID-19 will children aged 5–11 years be able to receive in Australia?
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How many kids aged 5–11 years outside of Australia have had the COVID-19 vaccine?
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What side effects might my child experience straight after vaccination?
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Why is the dose much smaller in this age group compared with teenagers and adults?
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How effective is the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5–11 years?
Telethon Kids Institute resource was created by Dr Samantha Carlson, Professor Christopher Blyth, Kate Crassweller.
It was guided by what parents in the UWA/TKI ‘Coronavax’ project told us they wanted to know about, and (by the time of publication) has been reviewed and approved by the National Consumer Advisory Group for COVID-19 Research, convened by Telethon Kids Institute.
The document was reviewed by Dr Tim Ford, Associate Professor Asha Bowen and Dr Daniel Yeoh.
The document will be updated regularly: please check website for most recent information