Pandemic vaccine is now approved for children.
3 December 2009
The current Pandemic H1N1 2009 vaccine, Panvax, for the latest pandemic influenza strain has been approved by our TGA for use in children, from 6 months of age. It has been shown to be safe and effective in all the age groups, but does require two doses, given 28 days apart.
The dose for children aged 6 mo - 3 years is half the full dose.
Initially the vaccine will be from the same vials as the current adult vaccine, but soon pre-filled syringes of the half-dose (for children below 3 years of age) will be available.
For those children who will be traveling overseas shortly, a single dose offers very good protection in the short term, but the second dose offers longer lasting protection.
The Commonwealth government health emergency web site has FAQs to assist:
The vaccine is available now in all Travel Doctor-TMVC clinics.
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