The Pfizer COVID19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old is available for patients of Your Family Doctors at Erina.

The vaccine dose approved by the TGA for children aged 5 to 11 is the same safe and effective vaccine used for other age groups, however is one-third the dose approved for those aged 12 and over.

The current recommended schedule for vaccination in this age group is 2 doses, 8 weeks apart. The interval can be shortened in special circumstances to a minimum of 3 weeks. The 8 week dosing is to optimise your child’s immune response and reduce risk of side effects. Your child’s second appointment will automatically be made 8 weeks after their first vaccination and time emailed to you.

Bookings to our dedicates kids clinics are available ONLINE ONLY for existing patients aged 5 – 11 by following the link…..
https://hotdoc.com/2ex5cub0u

If you are unable to find an appointment at a time that suits you, there are many vaccination clinics on the Central Coast you can try by following the link…  https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/booking/

Our clinics will be high volume so please only book a vaccine clinic appointment once you have decided to vaccinate your child. Please make an appointment with your GP if you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccination for your child. 

For more information visit …….

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/12/covid-19-vaccine-information-and-consent-form-for-parents-and-guardians-of-children-aged-5-to-11-years.pdf

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/how-to-speak-to-kids-about-covid-19-vaccines