New COVID-19 booster shots will be available for adults from February 20.
People will be eligible for a booster shot if they are over 18 and haven’t had COVID-19 or a booster shot in the past six months (from August 20, 2022).
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said adults eligible or at risk of severe illness should consider getting the booster.
“If you are an adult at risk of severe illness from contracting COVID-19, it is strongly recommended you get the booster,” he said.
“It is important we continue to take measures to keep our community safe from COVID-19, including washing our hands, covering our mouths when coughing or sneezing, and staying up to date with our COVID-19 vaccines.”
he booster is not available to children aged under 18, unless a child aged 5-17 is at risk of severe illness.
The new Omicron-specific booster is free and available at pharmacies, GPs, and community health centres.
Visit the https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-finder for a list of all COVID-19 vaccine providers in Australia.
Source:
Media release, Feb 14
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid