New Vax Just Dropped: What You Need To Know About The Omicron-Specific Booster In Under 2 Mins

A new Omicron-specific vaccine will be available in Australia from October 10 as the government tries to secure as many third and fourth doses for folks as possible.There are some cool new upgrades to this vaccine so let’s jump right in with the facts! The Spikevax bivalent vaccine is made by Moderna and is specifically designed to protect against the original Omicron BA.1 sub-variant. However, it also offers protection against more recent Omicron sub-variants. The vaccine was approved for rollout by the federal government in September after a recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

Who should get the new vaccine?

Anyone over the age of 18 who wants a third or fourth dose will be able to receive the new vaccine from October 10 as per the Department of Health

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Is COVID over?

statefederalstill bubbling awaythird dose as per the Department of Health

How do I book the new vaccine?

Clinic Finder portalimmunocompromised or otherwise vulnerable folks

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