Adults aged ≥75 years are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccine every year

All adults aged ≥75 years, including aged care residents, are recommended to receive 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine every year, given approximately 6 months apart. The risk of severe illness increases significantly with advancing age.^9-11

Two annual COVID-19 vaccine doses are funded through the NIP for all adults aged ≥75 years. For details see the National Immunisation Program Schedule.