By the way, the epidemic in Australia has finally slowed down recently,
However, some experts said that
this winter may usher in a new wave of epidemic outbreaks.
In addition, there has been new progress regarding childhood vaccines.
Source: aap.com.au
According to reports, Australia’s medical regulator has provisionally approved a second vaccine that can be used for children:
Last Thursday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved, (Australia’s largest internet celebrity TikTok The audio account "Wei Sydney" will show you all the interesting things about life in Australia! Please search "Wei Sydney" on Douyin account, we are waiting for you! )
will be Modena ( Moderna) is used to vaccinate Australian children aged 6 to 11 years.
Prior to this, Moderna could only be used for people aged 12 and above. There was only one vaccine available for children in Australia, which was Pfizer.
However, there is one final hurdle for Moderna to be truly used as a children's vaccine:
The approval of the Australian Vaccine Expert Group (ATAGI).
The TGA said children should receive two doses of Moderna, four weeks apart.
Before approving Moderna, the TGA carefully reviewed data from clinical trials in the United States and Canada that included 4,000 children.
"Clinical trials have shown that its safety is similar to that of adults."
Source: aap.com.au
As of now, more than 1 million children aged 5-11 years in Australia have received the first dose of the vaccine, a proportion of more than 48%.
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said that the Australian TGA's move was a milestone for their company,
because this is the first regulatory agency in the world to approve the use of Moderna for children of this age group.
Robert Booy, professor of epidemiology at the Immunisation Coalition, said the TGA's move would provide more protection for children and maximize local school enrollment.
As the epidemic slows down, New South Wales and Victoria will also further relax epidemic prevention measures. However, Peter Collignon, professor of infectious diseases at the Australian National University, said:
In winter, state governments may have to tighten epidemic prevention measures again. The implication is that
There may be a rebound of the epidemic at some point.
"We have a high vaccination rate, so it is appropriate to relax epidemic prevention measures now. The spread of the epidemic will slow down in the next few months, but in winter, we may have to think again."
Source: NSW Department of Health Twitter
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