Over 50s to get jab sooner under major vaccine rethink

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the “strong argument” to fast-track people aged 50 to 69 to receive the AstraZeneca jab was to ensure not “one vaccine” rolling off local manufacturing lines sat in the fridge. The fast-tracked rollout, discussed by the first national cabinet meeting since medical experts recommended against the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 50 due to very rare chances of blood clotting, would be driven by GPs. It’s understood state and territory leaders were…



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