The weather is getting cooler, and in addition to the new crown, there will be a flu season,
During this time, everyone must pay attention to the body.
It is reported that from May 30, more than 1.5 million Australians are eligible for a fourth dose of the new crown vaccine.
The Australian Immunization Technical Advisory Group has expanded the coverage of winter boosters,
Persons with disabilities with health problems or complications are also included.
From May 30,
People aged 16-64 with complex, chronic or serious illnesses that are seen as increasing the risk of severe COVID-19 will be eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the second dose of the booster.
People with cancer, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome and diabetes are also part of the population.
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Previously
Only people aged 65 years and older, people receiving elderly or disabled care, people with severely impaired immune function, or indigenous people over the age of 50 can receive a fourth dose.
RACGP Chair Professor Karen Price expressed support for the plan to expand vaccination coverage.
"From today, another 1.5 million Australians and people with disabilities with potential health problems will be eligible for a fourth dose of covid-19 vaccine. As winter approaches, it is important to travel to a GP clinic for vaccinations as soon as possible. She wrote on Twitter.
ATAGI said the list is not comprehensive.
Healthcare providers should be judged clinically,
People with similar symptoms are included in the vaccination coverage.
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For healthy people aged 16-64 who are not at risk of severe COVID-19 disease, it is still not recommended to inject the "Winter Booster Needle".
Includes healthy pregnant women who have been given three doses of the vaccine but are not at risk of serious illness.
The authorities' recommendation for people eligible for vaccination is,
The first booster is given four months after the first booster injection.
As of 28 May, a total of 59.22 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered across Australia, and 19.73 million people had been fully vaccinated.
Interim Health Minister Katy Gallagher said it was crucial to get as many people as possible with a fourth dose of the vaccine.
"Expanding vaccination coverage is really about ensuring that people at the greatest risk of severe infection ... All are protected," she told reporters.
The recommendation comes ahead of the anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases across the country during the winter and the rise in flu cases.
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Although eligibility for a second dose of booster has been expanded, a fourth dose has not yet been recommended for all.
Ms Gallagher said: "There is evidence for the reason it has not been promoted among the general population."
"We have fully accepted ATAGI's recommendations, but at the moment, ATAGI does not believe that a fourth dose of the vaccine is good for everyone."
"It's just the kind of people with potential health problems and disabilities."
At present, the fourth dose of vaccine is still aimed at designated groups, but the scope of application has been expanded, what do the big guys think about this?
Edit: April
Source: Micro Sydney