Australia's Channel 9 News reported on July 11 that starting today, another 7.5 million Australians are eligible to receive the fourth dose of the new crown vaccine .
Starting from July 11, Australians over the age of 30 can go to their local pharmacy or GP to receive the "winter booster shot". However, the booster shot must be at least 3 months away from the last vaccination, or the person must have been infected with COVID-19 3 months ago.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that there are currently more than 250,000 infected people in Australia. However, considering that many people do not show symptoms or fail to report the disease, the actual number of infected people is far higher than this number. At the same time, more than 300 Australians are dying from COVID-19 every week.
(Australian Channel 9 News)
Health experts are worried about the new wave of epidemics caused by Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. They hope that the "winter booster shot" will not only slow down the spread, but also relieve the pressure on the medical system. .
Starting today, millions more Australians can get oral COVID-19 medication at very low prices through the PBS plan.
Eligible persons include: Australians over 70 years old who have been diagnosed with COVID-19; Australians over 50 years old with two or more risk factors for severe illness; Aboriginal people over 30 years old with two or more risk factors for severe illness and Torres Strait Islanders; Australians aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised.
Starting today, Concession Card (Concession Card) holders can purchase oral COVID-19 medication for only A$6.80, while other eligible people will spend around A$40.
*Who can get the fourth dose of vaccine? *
"Sydney Morning Herald" reported that ATAGI's recommendations for "winter booster shots" are as follows:
People aged 50 and above are recommended to be vaccinated;
People aged 16-49 years old, if they suffer from cancer , diabetes or People who have received organ transplants can be vaccinated (such people are more likely to develop severe symptoms after infection); people aged 30-49 can get the fourth shot according to their personal wishes.
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*What vaccines can be vaccinated? *
Pfizer (Pfizer), Moderna (Moderna), Oxford-AstraZeneca (AstraZeneca) and Novavax (Novavax) can all be used as booster shots, but the first two are more common. Vaccination with Oxford-AstraZeneca requires medical advice.
*Where can I make an appointment for vaccination? *
You can make an appointment for vaccination at your GP or local pharmacy. Some states and territories still have a small number of vaccinations that have not been closed. You can log on to /government official website/ to check the nearest vaccination clinic.
