The head of the Vaccination Taskforce, Lieutenant-General John Frewen, has cleared up the controversy surrounding eligibility for vaccinations after Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Chief Health Officer Dr. Jeannette Young appeared to give conflicting advice to Australians about the AstraZeneca vaccine. On Monday, the prime minister said that people aged under 40 could get the AstraZeneca vaccine if they make an informed choice in consultation with their GP. “If they wish to go and speak to their doctor and have access to the AstraZeneca vaccine, they can do so,” Morrison said when asked if people aged under 40 could get the jab immediately. However, this advice was contradicted by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, who told reporters on Wednesday, “I do not think this is the time to risk the safety of our young Australians … when the UK will not even allow their under the 40s to get the AstraZeneca vaccine.” …
Australia’s Vaccination Task Force Commander Sets Record Straight Amid Political Squabbling
July 1, 2021
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