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Who should get the 2023 COVID-19 booster?
February 14, 2023
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have updated their recommendations on the use of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2023.
ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults in the following groups, if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received
- All adults aged 65 years and over
- Adults aged 18-64 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs
ATAGI advises the following groups should consider a 2023 booster dose if their last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed infection (whichever is the most recent) was 6 months ago or longer, and regardless of the number of prior doses received, based on an individual risk benefit assessment with their immunisation provider
- All adults aged 18-64 years without risk factors for severe COVID-19
- Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who have medical comorbidities that increase their risk of severe COVID-19, or disability with significant or complex health needs
ATAGI advises that a booster dose is not recommended at this time for children and adolescents aged under the age of 18 who do not have any risk factors for severe COVID-19.
The table below summarises ATAGI’s advice regarding 2023 COVID-19 Booster:
Can I have my 2023 COVID-19 Booster with my annual flu vaccine?
Yes! COVID-19 vaccine can be co-administered with influenza and other vaccines. Bulli Medical Practice has not yet received our 2023 influenza vaccines but as soon as these are available, appointments will be made available and we will provide advice via the website and social media.
How do I book my booster appointment?
Please book online via the COVID-19 Vaccine Nurse via the book online booking on this website, or via HotDocs.