Changing ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Definition to 3 Jabs Will Sow Confusion, Distrust: Vaccine Developer

Lack of review options for ATAGI advice problematic

A man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at Sydney Road Family Medical Practice, in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 10, 2022. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

The decision to change the definition of fully vaccinated from two to three jabs could create confusion for Australian if state governments decide to expand current booster mandates, according to vaccine developer Nikolai Petrovsky.

On Feb. 10, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), announced that individuals would only be considered “fully vaccinated” or “up-to-date” if they have received three jabs of an approved vaccine. The changes do not apply to travellers.