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Australia reduces waiting time for boosters

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly (AAP)

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly. Source: AAP

The federal government is reducing the COVID-19 booster interval from five months to four months.


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The federal government is reducing the COVID-19 booster interval from five months to four months.



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