Vulnerable Australians want access to another booster dose. Here's the state of play across the country

COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across the country and there are calls for further protection to be made available to Australians who want it.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) currently only advises four doses of a COVID vaccine for Australians over 30 years of age, and three doses for 16 to 29-year-olds, and two doses for those under 15 years of age.

Only adults with a severely compromised immune system are eligible for a fifth dose, while children under 16 can only access a booster dose with severe health conditions or disability.