New Vic data shows third vax effectiveness

New Victorian data shows the extra protection from COVID-19 given by a third vaccine dose . (AAP)

Triple-vaccinated Victorians are less likely to end up in hospital, intensive care or dying than their unvaccinated and double-jabbed counterparts if they catch COVID-19, new data reveals.

The health department on Monday published the data highlighting the effectiveness of a third COVID-19 vaccine in lessening the severity of infection and chances of death.