THE UK HAS DECIDED THE RISKS OUTWEIGH ANY POTENTIAL BENEFITS, WHY IS AUSTRALIA TAKING A DIFFERENT COURSE?

“They are taking a very precautionary approach and want further information before making a decision. It is worth noting that they have recommended it for high-risk children (such as those who have compromised immune systems),” Prof Cheng says.

“This is conflicted at the moment given the British equivalent of ATAGI has come out and said it does not yet recommend vaccinating healthy teens, so it is a hot topic. But we align with Canada, the US and a lot of Europe urope in the sense that there ere are clear benefits s to vaccinating kids,” ids,”

Dr Danchin says. ays.