COVID-19 vaccine third doses (boosters) are now available to anyone aged 18 and over who had theirsecond dose of a COVID-19 vaccine four or more months ago.
This is a change from the previous five-month interval.
A third dose - which will be Pfizer or Moderna - is strongly recommended to help prevent waning immunity against COVID-19.
You can safely get either Pfizer or Moderna as your third dose regardless of which COVID-19 vaccine you received for your initial doses.
You can also get a third dose if you have completed an initial vaccination course overseas with a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Groups that are particularly encouraged to get a booster dose include people who are:
- at greater risk of severe COVID-19, such as those aged 50 years and older
- living with underlying medical conditions, residents of aged care and disability facilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
- more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 as part of their work.
How to get a third dose
You can get a COVID-19 third dose from a Victorian vaccination centre, pharmacy, GP or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
Book a third dose appointment online or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.
