See how Australia’s sluggish Covid booster rate compares to those in the rest of the OECD
Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPPhotograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPAustralia’s booster rollout is lagging behind other countries as the vaccination program continues to suffer the ripple effects of the slow initial rollout.
Australia is ranked seventh in the OECD for second doses administered, but just 22nd when it comes to boosters. Many countries have been plagued with slow and slowing booster rollouts, but Australia’s booster program began later than most OECD countries. Compounded by restricted eligibility, the booster rate in Australia is slower than many countries that have higher vaccination rates.
Over 19m second doses had been administered three months ago. With just over 12.2m boosters administered, there are about 7 million Australians eligible for boosters that have not had them.
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