COVID-19 vaccination will be available from 5 September for at risk children aged from 6 months to under 5 years at the ACT Government’s Weston Creek vaccination clinic.
The opening of appointments today follows updated advice from Australian Technical Advisory Group that the Moderna (Spikevax) COVID-19 vaccine be made available for children aged from 6 months to under 5 years of age with severe immunocompromise, disability, and those who have complex and/or multiple health conditions.
Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said there are an estimated 1,300 ACT children in this age group who are now eligible for the vaccine.
“These children are at a higher risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19, so getting them vaccinated is an important protection.
“We encourage any parent or guardian with concerns about the vaccine or questions about eligibility to contact their GP or other health specialist for further advice,” said Minister Stephen-Smith.
Eligible babies and children need 2 doses, 8 weeks apart – except for those who are severely immunocompromised and will require 3 doses, 8 weeks apart.
Parents and guardians can now book their child in to the ACT Government clinic by calling the ACT COVID-19 booking line on 02 5124 3999 between 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Appointments will start from Monday 5 September.
Bookings will also be available at some ACT General Practices. Bookings at participating GPs can be made using .
The Weston Creek vaccination clinic is in the same location as the Access and Sensory COVID-19 vaccination clinic, at 24 Parkinson Street, Weston.
The clinic will have the same facilities available to make appointments comfortable for babies and children, including separate vaccination rooms, dimmable lighting and an accessible entry point.
