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Victoria pauses AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout for those under 50 – ABC News
The Victorian government says a pause on the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine for under 50s will allow more time for training staff to talk about the risks involved….
The Victorian government is extending its pause on the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine to people under 50, amid concerns about potential blood clotting.
Key points:
- The pause will allow time for more training, translation of information into languages other than English, and resolution of indemnity issues
- Victoria has asked for AstraZeneca vaccine shipments to be diverted from state vaccination sites to GPs
- The AstraZeneca vaccine will continue to be offered to those aged over 70
Victoria is also…
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