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COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Australia and health experts say now is the time for people to get vaccinated if they want to protect themselves in time for Christmas and holiday travel.
Nationally, more than 72 per cent of Australians aged over 16 have now had a third COVID-19 vaccine dose , but only 43 per cent of those aged over 30 have had a fourth dose .Third vaccine dose rates in Queensland and NSW are especially low compared to other states, with 65 per cent vaccinated in the sunshine state and 70 per cent in NSW. Western Australia has the highest rate, with 84 per cent of the population having had a third jab.
Professor Collignon said research showed leaving a longer time between vaccine doses resulted in longer and better protection. He recommended young people leave six months between their second and third dose. Professor Collignon said another obvious measure was for people to stay away from their families if they were sick, and not to go into work.Clinical epidemiologist Professor Nancy Baxter of the University of Melbourne said wearing a mask in the week leading up to Christmas Day, and doing Rapid Antigen Tests for the three days before would also reduce the risk.Being selective about social activities would also be a good idea.
But these case numbers are likely to be an underestimation due to COVID-19 infections now being self-reported.
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