ATAGI have now recommended COVID-19 vaccination for some children aged 6 months – 5 years. Eligible groups include those with severe immunocompromise, a disability with severe or complex health needs, or those with multiple/complex health conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease.
A paediatric formula of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the TGA in this age group for children in the groups mentioned above. A primary two-dose schedule, 8 weeks apart is recommended, with the dose being 25mcg. Children in this age group with severe immunocompromise are recommended to complete a 3-dose primary schedule.
ATAGI does not currently recommend COVID vaccination for children aged 6 months – 5 years who are not in the categories previously mentioned, based on a range of factors.
随着替代品牌或变体 COVID-19 疫苗在这个年龄段可用，或者如果出现流行病学变化（例如出现新的令人担忧的变体），建议可能会发生变化。
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ATAGI recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 6 months to <5 years