COVID Booster Shots For Healthcare Workers Important Now

Whilst many Australians are still waiting to get their first COVID-19 vaccine, others may be needing a booster shot very soon. Preliminary evidence from Israel, the US and the UK (1-3) suggests that Pfizer’s effectiveness against infection declines significantly over the first six months, although still remaining effective against hospitalisation and death. For health care workers vaccinated at the beginning of the rollout in February and March, their protection has declined significantly, and will likely need booster shots soon.

Both the US FDA and the CDC have approved third-doses to be given 6 months after the second. The TGA is yet to approve any booster shots, as healthcare workers enter some of their most difficult months ahead with the current outbreaks.

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