Australian officials are requiring disability support workers to get a third dose of an approved COVID-19 shot or risk losing their jobs. Previously, the recommendation was two vaccine doses for disability workers, but due to new advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), this has been updated to include the third or booster shot. Although data is not yet available for the Omicron variant, ATAGI said that the booster would be required to be ‘up to date’ and have a ‘direct impact on reducing transmission to people with disability receiving supports by preventing infection in workers.’ According to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), people with disabilities may have chronic conditions or weaker immune systems and face challenges following COVID-safe behaviours such as wearing masks and washing hands. They are also reliant on intense support that requires them to be in close proximity with family members, …