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Schools are rushing to get students vaccinated before the start of term, as Covid cases continue to soar across Australia, with some even setting up pop-up clinics on campus.
Sydney Catholic Schools has joined forces with the South East Sydney Local Health District to set up two vaccination hubs so that children as young as five can get the jab.
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for use in kids aged 5-11 and the pop-up clinics at Marcellin College Randwick and St Patrick's College Sutherland, will be set exclusively for primary school students.
Sydney Catholic Schools has joined forces with the South East Sydney Local Health District to set up two vaccination hubs so that children as young as five can get the jab. Pictured: A child receives a Covid jab in Sydney
The Pfizer vaccine is approved for use in kids aged 5-11 and the pop-up clinics at Marcellin College Randwick and St Patrick's College Sutherland, will be set exclusively for primary school students
Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, Mr Tony Farley, said hosting the vaccinations at the schools, instead of chemists, doctors surgeries and mass hubs, may make it a bit less daunting for kids and parents to get the shot.
'I hope that setting up these clinics will give parents the comfort and confidence of a
