COVID booster shots

Third shot booked online! Moderna. I wasn’t actually asked which shot it was but I have a letter to say I am eligible. Should all be done in a couple of weeks. 

Hi @Shero,

I phoned qld health and was told that they just don't know the process yet. Seems the federal government announced that third dose and for who but any details beyond that still need  to be worked out. 

They said to keep an eye on their website. I am keen as my last dose was 2nd July. Now we have our roadmap for opening let's hope they get that process sorted out quickly.

I agree it's frustrating. This morning I was told to watch the covid website for updates. I believe it will happen here by the end of the year, but am keen given borders are opening soon. All the more reason to continue to be careful  :)

My GP, Telehealth consultation on another matter, raised the subject, confirmed that I am eligible and will provide a letter accordingly. She says I can get it at any registered immunisation outlet (eg the chemist next to my medical practice) in Victoria. She also confirmed that for those of us who had AstraZeneca, a MRNa vaccine for the third shot is recommended (so Pfizer or Moderna). 

@Shero I'm in NSW, and pharmacies and vaccination hubs have told me they are still waiting on official advice.  It is very frustrating.

After reading this thread, I rang the vaccine booking line to book my third dose. I quoted the ATAGI article, but I was told that third doses aren't approved in Queensland yet. Does any one have any other information about when approval will be given?

@arpie it looks like an ATAGI recommendation, so that clears up why your oncologist suggests if you had  Astra Zeneca for the first two doses, then an mRNA is recommended for the third dose.  Although those that have had two doses of an mRNA vaccine should still have the same type (mRNA) for their third dose if suggested a third dose is required.  

@Southgirl I hope you can find somewhere local to you to get your third dose.

Hi everyone,

Please note there is an updated COVID-19 vaccine article to include information regarding the third dose. Please refer below link to My Journey (If you scroll down it is the second last drop down 'Can I get third dose of vaccine?'

https://myjourney.org.au/article/3455

If you have any trouble accessing the information please let me know or call the helpline 1800 500 258.

(This has been included in the COVID-19 Discussion thread as well)

@arpie there must be a reason your oncologists suggest an mRNA vaccine for the booster shot, i was just wondering was it explained to you.  I would also be going with what my oncologist suggests.  Let's hope all this covid saga will soon be behind us.  Best wishes.

Not yet for me, @Southgirl - I don't see the Onc for 'me' until Nov - so maybe things will have changed by then at the chemists?  We have a fairly high uptake response in our areas, so maybe the Moderna WILL be available earlier for boosters ...... (this was Hubby's chemo appt today.)  He has his 2nd one on Sat, so should be good for the booster in a 1-2 months.

@Keeping_positive1 - my Onc is the professional, so I trust her - she will be 'up' with all the latest Covid protection info for her patients.  If she'd been advised that 3 x AZ were better for her patients, I am sure she'd be advising that instead.  She said that the protection against covid is more effective (as I said above) by using a different one for the booster shot.