Sydney Morning Herald
“If it has been a long time since [an older person] got their last dose then we start to worry. A 30-year-old with… three doses will be optimally protected.”
There’s also an increased risk of myocarditis, which is when your heart muscle gets inflamed. According to the Department of Health, data shows it’s mostly men under 40 who develop myocarditis after copping a COVID vaccine.
It also said the disease, as well as pericarditis — the inflammation of the thin sac surrounding the heart — occur more frequently after the second Moderna dose.
Fourth doses are still recommended for folks under 30 who are at increased risk of severe illness, per the Department of Health.
With COVID hospitalisation rates increasing and two new variants rearing their ugly heads in Australia, being vaccinated is more important than ever.
Federal Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said in a statement that it’s important to “make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations – including having a third or fourth dose if you haven’t had them already”.
“Make an appointment for this dose as soon as possible so your immunity is boosted for the coming months when we are most likely to see an increase in COVID transmission in Australia,” he said.
“Vaccination is your best protection against getting severely ill or dying from COVID.”
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