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Doctors do not face a greater legal risk if they give AstraZeneca to younger Australians — here's why

  • Written by Cameron Stewart, Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
Doctors do not face a greater legal risk if they give AstraZeneca to younger Australians — here's whySimon Santi/AAP

Last week, the federal government changed its recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is now the “preferred” jab for adults under 50.

Amid the political fallout and worries about what it means for Australia’s COVID recovery, doctors have expressed concern about their liability. Some said they would...

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