Health Minister Encourages Australians to Stay up to Date With COVID Boosters

Published on February 29, 2024

Federal Minister Mark Butler is continuing to encourage Australians to take the jab, saying the vaccine is the most “important measure” to protect against severe diseases like COVID-19. The vaccine will continue to be available for “free” in Australia every 12 months for adults, or every six months for those who are immunocompromised or over 65. The government has taken up the advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the country’s national 2024 vaccination program. ATAGI said it recommends a dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults every six months for adults older than 75. Individuals between 65 and 74, or those Australians who are severely immuncompromised are recommended to take a booster every 12 months....

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