COVID-19 ATAGI booster advice
Your primary course of vaccination
Your primary course of vaccination is the first time you receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Most people now only need 1 first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as their primary course. You may need 2 doses if you are at high risk of severe illness.
Talk to your usual healthcare provider to decide how many primary course doses you need. Most Australians have already received their primary course of vaccination.
| 6 months to 5 years | 5 years to 18 years | 18 years and older | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without risk factors | Not eligible | Not eligible | Recommended a single primary dose |
| With risk factors* | Eligible for 2 primary doses and eligible for a third primary dose | Eligible for a single primary dose | Recommended a single primary dose |
| With severe immunocompromise | Recommended 2 primary doses and eligible for a third dose | Recommended 2 primary doses and eligible for a third dose | Recommended 2 primary doses and eligible for a third dose |
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Advice about regular COVID-19 booster vaccinations
Regular COVID-19 vaccinations (also known as boosters) are the best way to maintain your protection against severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19.
They are especially important for anyone aged 65 years or older and people at higher risk of severe COVID-19.
As with all vaccinations, people are encouraged to discuss the vaccine options available to them with their health practitioner. You can also use the booster eligibility tool to determine whether you are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination.
| Less than 5 years | 5 to 17 years | 18 to 64 years | 65 to 74 years | 75 years and older | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Without severe immunocompromise | Not recommended | Not recommended | Eligible for a dose every 12 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 6 months |
| With severe immunocompromise | Not recommended | Eligible for a dose every 12 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 12 months and eligible for a dose every 6 months | Recommended every 6 months |
Information regarding ACT guidelines and information can be found here.
- RACGP’s Managing COVID-19 at home with assistance from your general practice
- ACT Government COVID 19 website
https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/
- ACT Government COVID 19 website – Information for people who test positive for COVID-19
- Managing COVID at Home
https://www.chnact.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Managing-COVID-At-Home.pdf