South Australia has opened up COVID-19 vaccination bookings for children aged between 12 and 15, but only for those living on Kangaroo Island.
The move follows advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation and is the first step towards the wider distribution of the shots for children across SA.
"SA Health's vaccination rollout plan is to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine in key areas," Health Minister Stephen Wade said.
"Extending eligibility is a critical way to ensure that all residents of Kangaroo Island get appropriate and timely access to the vaccine."
About 3700 vaccine doses have been administered on the island so far, with the inclusion of young children expected to open up the jabs to another 900 residents.
In early August, ATAGI recommended the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 and urged the rollout be prioritised for those with specified medical conditions or who identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
To cater for the extra demand, a new Pfizer clinic will operate on the island from September 13 to 18.
