Anyone over the age of 30 is now eligible to receive a fourth does of the COVID-19 vaccine as advised by the nation’s expert vaccine advisory body.
From Monday July 11, those ages 30-49 may choose to have a fourth dose while those over 50 are specifically recommended to be boosted.
A new wave of COVID-19 has been spreading across the country with the Omicron subvariant expected to worsen symptoms in the coming months.
A fourth shot is currently restricted to people aged 65 and over or those who are immuno-comprised with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) now lowering the age and criteria.
More than 40% of Australians over 65 are yet to receive their fourth shot and 30% of eligible adults are yet to receive their third dose.
LATEST SA COVID STATISTICS
New cases today: 3762
Current active cases: 20,681
Hospitalisations: 254
ICU: 12
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, please seek testing as soon as possible.
Find your nearest testing site at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting.
For more information visit https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/ or call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787
