The ATAGI has updated its guidelines around COVID-19 vaccinations saying that Australians will need three COVID-19 vaccine doses to be considered fully vaccinated on Feb. 10. For Australians to be “up-to-date” on their COVID-19 vaccinations, it is now recommended that they have a booster shot within three months to 6 months from the primary course for Australians 16 and over. Children aged from 5 to 15 are currently not recommended to be administered boosters. “Consistent with current arrangements this booster dose is recommended from 3 months after the last primary dose and will now be recommended to be administered within 6 months of completing the primary schedule,” the statement from National Cabinet said. “ATAGI has advised that a booster can be given safely and effectively at any time after 6 months to become ‘up-to-date’ in the event that the booster had not been received earlier.” The National Cabinet noted that ATAGI’s …