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Criticism mounts over Australia halving Covid vaccine access for immunosuppressed

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

Australian health policy is being sharply criticised for halving the recommended Covid vaccine frequency for immunosuppressed people at the same time as ending public funding for Covid vaccines. Critics argue the combined changes will reduce protection for vulnerable groups and cause a large drop in background immunity across the population, with blame directed at the Labor government and the ALP.

Why now: A recent Australian government decision on Covid vaccine eligibility and funding has sparked anger over risks to immunosuppressed people.

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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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