The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved as the primary course for children aged 6 to 11 in Australia. Speaking at the press conference on Feb. 23, Health Minister Greg Hunt said Moderna gives “more choice and flexibility” for parents along with the Pfizer vaccine which is approved for children aged 5 and older. The vaccine was provisionally approved by the TGA on Feb. 17 and are available for administration from Feb. 24 following ATAGI’s announcement the day prior. Vaccination sites for Moderna are to become available across 4,000 around the country from Feb. 24, with an additional 1,600 clinics and pharmacies expected to join the number once they have completed their training packages. Similar to the Pfizer vaccine, the dosage for the vaccine will be half of what is administered for adults and is recommended for administration at 8 weeks intervals between the two primary doses but the …