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We know that the best protection against becoming severely unwell or hospitalised with a viral infection over winter is to ensure your vaccination status is up to date.
The flu (or influenza) is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications. It can affect people of all ages. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. Flu vaccines are now available for 2024.
The advice for COVID vaccines was updated in February for 2024. ATAGI recommends a dose of COVID-19 vaccine every 6 months for adults aged over 75 years. ATAGI recommends a dose of COVID-19 vaccine every 12 months for adults aged over 65 years and adults between 18 and 64 years with severe immunocompromise. For these groups of people, a dose every 6 months can be considered.
Adults between 18 and 64 years and children and adolescents with severe immunocompromise can consider a dose of COVID-19 vaccine every 12 months. No additional doses are recommended for children under 18 years who do not have risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease.
If you are eligible to receive your next COVID-19 dose, it is a good idea to book your appointment as soon as possible to ensure you are protected this winter.
Up to date vaccination against both viruses is your best protection this winter! To make things easier, you can safely receive your COVID-19 booster and your flu vaccination at the same time.
To find out more or to book your vaccination, click here.
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COVID https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/covid-19-vaccines/getting-your-vaccination/booster-doses
