Canberrans aged between 12 and 15 years who are at greater risk from the effects of COVID-19 will be eligible to book a Pfizer vaccination from Monday (9 August).
ACT Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said those 12 and over with a specified underlying medical condition, who has a disability or is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander would be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
"Opening vaccine bookings to vulnerable 12-15 year olds marks another important step in our COVID-19 vaccination rollout," Minister Stephen-Smith said.
"We're ensuring the vaccine is available to the people who need it most. Appointments may be made at an ACT Government clinic or participating general practitioner.
"This announcement follows the TGA recently registering the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 years olds and is consistent with the national rollout.
"Specified medical conditions include severe asthma, diabetes, obesity, cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies, neuro developmental disorders, epilepsy, immuno-compromised, trisomy 21 and significant disability, including everybody aged 12 and over who is an NDIS participant.
"We will continue to work with the Commonwealth Government and healthcare providers to ensure we deliver a safe, effective and accessible COVID-19 vaccine program in the ACT."
