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COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions

Children aged 12 years and older are recommended to get COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination roll out for this age group is underway in Australia. The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has developed a new resource answering some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 in children.

The resource includes questions and answers on the severity of COVID-19 in children, vaccines available for children in Australia, safety of vaccines and COVID-19 in schools.

Access the COVID-19 and children: Frequently asked questions here

Read also: PAEDS COVID-19 response