When Will We Need COVID Booster Shots, And Should We Mix And Match?

Australia’s vaccine rollout has been gaining pace, particularly in states with significant outbreaks. However, as soon as we finish the initial vaccine rollout, we may need to start a booster rollout.

Currently, we don’t know for sure when we will need a booster shot – Israel is offering them 5 months after the second dose, and the US will be offering them 8 months after. The research is ongoing, but it is clear that boosters will be needed for at least some groups.

It is also possible that getting a different vaccine for your booster may be beneficial, and several trials are currently underway investigating this. New variant-specific vaccines may also help by offering targeted protection against novel variants with a booster shot.

Time will tell when and what booster shots Australians will have available – but the priority now is still getting the first 2 jabs for everyone.

Sove CPAP Clinic is a leading Australian provider of Respiratory, Sleep Disorders, Cardiology and PPE services and products. Based in Sydney, it has a network of 40 clinics nationwide.