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Allen Cheng

Allen Cheng

Allen Cheng is the outgoing co-chair of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. He is an infectious disease physician and director, infection prevention healthcare epidemiology unit, Alfred Health.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) and Jane Malysiak (right) receiving their COVID-19 booster vaccination in November.

Why the wait for the booster shot has been cut

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation’s co-chair explains why it recommended bringing forward eligibility for COVID booster vaccines to four months from the second dose.

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There are good reasons for not bringing forward the timing of booster shots.

There are risks in bringing forward boosters; we need to play the long game

The decision to stay firm on a five-month interval for boosters is based on sound reasoning.

  • Allen Cheng