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Calls for younger Australians to be vaccinated as Delta variant takes hold

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As the highly contagious Delta variant affects more children, there are calls for younger Australians to be allowed access to COVID vaccines. Currently teens aged 16 and over can receive the Pfizer injections, and there's anticipation the Therapeutic Goods Administration will soon approve the vaccine's use for 12-15 year-olds.


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By Felicity Davey, Claire Slattery

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As the highly contagious Delta variant affects more children, there are calls for younger Australians to be allowed access to COVID vaccines. Currently teens aged 16 and over can receive the Pfizer injections, and there's anticipation the Therapeutic Goods Administration will soon approve the vaccine's use for 12-15 year-olds.



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