Omicron is associated with high ability to evade immunity from previous infection doi.org/10.1101/2021.11.11.2โ€ฆ & potentially vaccine immunity. Israeli experience with Delta showed immunity waned at 4-6months. With risk from Omicron circulating we should boost around 4mths after dose 2

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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Im persuaded by the argument, and will be bunkering down until allowed to have third dose in February. Borders reopening makes this an anxious time. Why did ATAGI not agree with you?
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Yes we should. You say it. Norman Swan says it. Many docs say it. The data point to it. Especially since those who had 2 x Az started off behind in efficacy cf those with 2 x Pf. But ATAGI seem determined not to budge on 6 months. Cannot fathom why.
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Donโ€™t think this government has sufficient supplies to bring forward vaccinations..
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Thank you ML.. I wish I could get it tomorrow I'm at 4 months on Monday-the day the Qld border opens.
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Damn. It doesn't look good does it.
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
For AZ third doses are necessary even before immunity wanes. It doesn't make sense to treat all brands the same.
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Hah. Tell this to Canada, where our higher risk people are sitting at month 6 with no booster on the horizon til at least January. Our federal health agency says it can be done, but our Trump-lite provincial leaders run healthcare and Trudeau is busy skiing or whatever.
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Keep your campaign going @MarylouiseMcla1 some maybe more vulnerable especially older Australians facing surgery with longer recovery time Entering hospital with their booster (3rd dose) would save the health system ๐Ÿ’ฐprotecting them during & after surgery
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Agreed. ATAGI dropped the ball by maintaining the 6 month booster interval. Omicron is a Delta-beater - maximum immunity required.
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We seriously need to do this before things become dire.
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