COVID-19 Booster Shots Approved, Scheduled To Start November 8

A third dose of the Pfizer vaccine has been provisionally approved for Australians as a booster 6 months after their first 2 COVID-19 shots. The booster can be used regardless of whether the person had Pfizer for their first 2 doses. Health Minister Greg Hunt is hopeful that the booster program will be launched on November 8. By January, 1.6 million will be due for their booster.

New immunity tests could also help people to determine whether they need a booster. The Burnett Institute is developing a new 20 minute finger prick test to measure a person’s COVID-19 antibodies. This could potentially be used to determine whether people need a booster in the future.