ATAGI has updated its recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine to help reduce severe disease from the emerging surge of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariant infections, and to reduce the burden on hospitals and the healthcare system in coming months.
The updated recommendations include:
- Adults aged 50 to 64 years are now recommended to receive a winter booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
- The interval recommended between a recent SARS-CoV-2 infection or the first booster dose and a winter booster dose is now three months.
Employees wanting to get a fourth dose of the vaccine can do so through their GP, local pharmacy, the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub or at the Dandenong Plaza, Level 3, 23-55 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Bookings are highly recommended as neither site is operated by Monash Health. Monash Health is currently reviewing options available for dedicated employee vaccination.
Call the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or book online.