Millions of patients urged to get vax boosters as fifth wave of COVID-19 looms
Some 16.5 million Australians have not received a COVID-19 booster shot in more than six months.
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A fifth wave of COVID-19 infections is looming this winter, with Australians being urged to get their booster and flu vaccines.
The warning comes with statistics showing that some 16.5 million Australians have not received a COVID-19 booster shot in more than six months.