A Winter dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine is an additional booster or a 4th Dose to be given 3 months after your first booster/3rd dose, which at the moment is recommended for the following population groups:
- Adults aged 50 and over
- Residents of aged care or disability care facilities
- People who are severely immunocompromised (this will be their fifth dose)
- People aged 16 years or older with a medical condition that increases the risk of severe COVID-19 illness
- People aged 16 years or older with disability, significant or complex health needs, or multiple comorbidities which increase the risk of a poor outcome
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older
Adults aged 30 to 49 years can receive a winter booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, however the benefit for people in this age group is less certain.
For those aged 16+ who are severely immunocompromised, this will be a 5th dose, 3 months after your booster and your 3 dose Primary course. To help you have a better understanding of who’s due for what vaccines and when, please see ATAGI’s Clinical Recommendations for Covid-19 Vaccines.
If you would like to start booking for your Winter dose, please ring our Reception on 4315 6939.
For more information on recommendations for Winter Doses, see ATAGI’s updated recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit the Australian Department of Health website for an update on any other Covid-19 related information.
