Australia Approves Boosters For 16 And Over

Staff prepare COVID-19 vaccines in the pharmacy area at the Olympic Park Vaccination Centre in Sydney, Australia, on May 10, 2021. James Gourley/Pool/Getty Images

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have approved booster shots for teens aged 16 and above, effective Feb. 3.

Teenagers will be receiving the same dosage as adults and the recommended booster interval period is also three months after the primary doses.