MVEC has partnered with the Raising Children Network to develop a new resource focused on providing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for immunising teenagers, 12 years and over.

This article addresses key factors for immunising teens, including doses, safety, efficacy, side effects and how to cope with needle phobia.

To view this article follow the link below:

COVID-19 vaccination and teenagers

More information on COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens can be found via our immunisation reference page below:

MVEC: COVID-19 vaccination in children

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We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas.

About MVEC

The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) is an educational website, developed with the aim of providing up-to-date immunisation information for both healthcare professionals and members of the public. We are based at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), a research organisation, and are affiliated with SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community), the Victorian Vaccine Safety Service.

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