Israel’s rolling out a fourth COVID-19 vax dose. Should Australia do the same?

Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos

While Australia’s booster program of COVID-19 vaccines is just getting going, governments overseas are evaluating the need for a fourth dose program.

Earlier this year, Israel began offering a fourth dose of the Pfizer mRNA vaccine to people who are immunocompromised, older people, and front line health workers. Israeli medical experts have since suggested fourth doses for everyone over 18.