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Australia's vaccine strategy changes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (r) and Health Minister Greg Hunt

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (r) and Health Minister Greg Hunt Source: AAP

Australia has secured an additional 20 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccines, doubling the amount of doses set to arrive in the country this year, after changing its advice on using the AstraZeneca vaccine in people under 50.


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