The Tasmanian Government is working hard to provide the COVID-19 vaccination to all Tasmanians aged 12 and above.

As you may be aware, there have been a number of clinics run in colleges to vaccinate students in years 11 and 12. There will also be a small number of regional high schools that will host a vaccine clinic, but this is not something that will be occurring at high schools in larger population centres at this point in time.

However, there are a number of different options available for parents to arrange for students aged 12 and above to be vaccinated. These include:

1. At one of the community clinics across the state. Appointments can be made by visiting www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/booking, or calling the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738.
2. At participating GPs - contact your local GP directly to make a booking.
3. At selected pharmacies - find one near you at findapharmacy.com.au

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and the wider community from COVID-19. Don’t wait. Vaccinate.

Young people under the age of 16 are encouraged to attend their vaccination appointment with a parent or guardian.

There are a number of places where you are able to find more information in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine. You may like to look at this information with your child to support them in understanding more about the vaccination:

• Information from the Australian Government about COVID-19 vaccines
• Information from the Tasmanian Government about COVID-19 vaccines

Information from the Western Australia Government through a video presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki which answers common questions and dispels myths about COVID-19 vaccines.