COVID-19 vaccinations for children under the age of five in the United States approved. Could Australia follow?

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This May 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows production of the Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 in Puurs, Belgium. Source: Pfizer via AP

COVID-19 vaccinations for children under the age of five in the United States could be started soon, pending approval from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Questions are being asked on whether Australia will follow suit.


In the United States, an expert panel has unanimously voted that the benefits of vaccinating children under the age of five, outweigh the risks.

But Australia's youngest cohort are still yet to qualify for the shots.

Will Australia follow the suit?


 


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