A COVID-19 vaccine booster dose is recommended for people aged 16 years and older who completed their primary course 3 or more months ago.
Given the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in our communities, some will likely need to delay their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination due to isolation and/or illness.
People who have had COVID-19 can be vaccinated when they have recovered following their confirmed infection. They are advised to receive the same number of COVID-19 vaccine doses as people who have never been infected.
ATAGI advice states that vaccination after COVID-19 infection should not be deferred for more than 4 months.
For more information, refer to ATAGI clinical recommendations for vaccination in people with a past SARS-CoV-2 infection and ATAGI additional clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccination after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Visit the Mid & North NSW HealthPathways website for related information:
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
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