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Anger over Australia halving Covid vaccine frequency for immunosuppressed

Original: It takes a special kind of stupid to halve the # Covid vaccine frequency for immunosuppressed people at the same time as

Australia's Labor government is being criticised for halving the recommended Covid vaccine frequency for immunosuppressed people while simultaneously ending public funding for Covid vaccines. Critics say the combined measures will reduce protection for vulnerable groups and cause a big drop in background immunity across the population. Vaccination policy and access for at-risk people are at the centre of the backlash.

Why now: A recent change to Australia's Covid vaccination schedule and funding has sparked criticism over risks to immunosuppressed people and population immunity.

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• It takes a special kind of stupid to halve the # Covid vaccine frequency for immunosuppressed people at the same time as you end all public funding for Covid vaccines, which will lead to a huge drop in the background immunity level of the populace. But Australian # Labor # ALP… · metaning · 5

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