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ATAGI noted an extra booster was unlikely to reduce the fourth wave of cases.Australians won't be able to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine booster until at least next year.
"Any reduction in transmission by adding a fifth dose to the system would, in words, likely be minimal."The decision coincides with ATAGI's decision to approve a new COVID-19 vaccine for use that offers protection from two strains of the virus.It will be available from 12 December for people aged 18 and older.Mr Butler said the rollout of the new vaccine was not triggered by the spike in cases.
While cases are rising, Mr Butler said the case numbers were about 85 per cent below the numbers seen during the peak in late July.Vaccine boosters are available to people 16 years and older.
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