Call to lower age for fourth COVID-19 vaccine as deaths pass 10,000
Infectious diseases expert Professor Robert Booy says the age limit should be cut from 65 to 50
A leading infectious diseases paediatrician says all 50-year-olds and over should be offered a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose in the face of rising infections.
According to Professor Robert Booy the current 65 age-limit for a second booster means many patients with chronic diseases are missing out on vaccine protection.
The professor of paediatrics and child health at the University of Sydney made his comments as Australia’s death toll from the pandemic surpassed 10,000.
NSW reported an additional two COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, SA recorded six, while Victoria reported another 22.
