Approval of COVID-19 vaccines for five- to 11-year-olds is imminent, with a January rollout likely. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said the Therapeutic Goods Administration and Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation should make a call on Pfizer pediatric doses before year’s end. It is understood the first shipment is due to arrive in Australia before Christmas. The process is “heading in a positive direction”, Hunt said. “(The TGA) will provide that advice, ATAGI will then provide their response and we’re hopeful that if we’ve got two green lights we would commence the children’s pediatric doses in the first part of January.” While Jan. 10 is a possible starting date for the rollout, it could commence a week either side. Hunt said Moderna booster doses for the general population are also on the cards, with confirmation by Christmas or sooner. “I’m due to get my booster in the next 10 days, …
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