NSW residents are being reminded to get their COVID-19 boosters ahead of an expected winter wave of cases. 

Research has shown the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines tends to wane after three months, requiring a booster shot.

Sydney Local Health District CEO Teresa Anderson says while initial uptake of the vaccines was strong, many in NSW haven’t turned out for their third dose.

“Our double-dose rate is going really, really well but we’re a bit behind on our third doses,” she told Ray Hadley.

“Only 62 per cent of our community has had a third dose as yet and we know that our immunity wanes.

“This is the time with winter coming up that we really need everyone to double down and get vaccinated.”

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