Australians aged 65+ and other vulnerable individuals are set to begin rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 vaccine dose from April 4th 2022.
Here's what you need to know.
Who is eligible for an additional shot?
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends an additional COVID-19 booster dose for:
Adults aged 65 years and older
Residents of aged care or disability care facilities
People aged 16 years and older who are severely immunocompromised
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older
For most people, this will be their fourth COVID-19 vaccine since the rollout began.
For severely immunocompromised people, it may be their fifth (having received three doses as part of their primary vaccination series, followed by a booster).
When should you get your winter booster?
According to ATAGI, additional booster doses can be given from four months after a person has received their first booster dose.
If a person was infected with COVID-19 following their first booster, their additional booster may be given four months after infection.
(In special circumstances, ATAGI notes that some people may receive their winter booster sooner, but that it shouldn't be administered less than three months from a previous dose or infection.)
Ref: health.gov.au/new/atagi-statement-on-recommendations
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