The Department of Health says booster COVID-19 vaccines are now available, meaning Western Australians will be among the first in the nation to get them.
In a statement, the Department said anyone aged 18 and over who was fully vaccinated, having received their second dose at least six months ago, was able to access the booster vaccine from a State-run clinic, with no appointment.
It said this followed the Commonwealth announcement that the Pfizer vaccine had received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration to be used as a booster.
Premier, Mark McGowan stressed the booster shot was not mandatory and did not apply to the recently announced Mandatory Vaccination Policy.
“However, people are urged to consider the booster as it provides further protection against the worst effects of COVID-19,” Mr McGowan said.
“WA needs to be prepared for COVID-19 to enter and if you haven’t yet been vaccinated, the time is now,” he said.
“Don’t wait for the deadly Delta variant to enter before you consider getting the vaccine.
“Get the COVID-19 vaccine now.”
The Premier’s message was reinforced by Minister for Health, Roger Cook who urged people not to undo the protection they had had for the past year from getting the first two doses.
“The first people vaccinated in WA were our frontline workers and some of the most vulnerable people in our State,” Mr Cook said.
“We need them to continue to stay safe,” he said.
Vaccine Commander and Commissioner for the Western Australia Police Force, Chris Dawson said the advice was particularly important for people in residential aged care facilities.
