Children as young as FIVE will be vaccinated against Covid next month - as the Australian government ramps up battle against Omicron Covid-19 vaccines could be available to children as young as five by Christmas Health Minister Greg Hunt said ATAGI should make the call before end of year January 10 is already earmarked as a possible starting date for the jab rollout He said Moderna booster shots could also be available for general population
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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', Mr Hunt said.
'(The TGA) will provide that advice, ATAGI will then