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Vaccine roll out picks up pace as clinics report dive in interest

Dr Tony Bartone (right), prepares to administer a locally manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine at CSL in Melbourne.

Dr Tony Bartone (right), prepares to administer a locally manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine at CSL in Melbourne. Source: AAP

The record tally comes as the Federal Government defends its handling of the program against claims it's encouraged hesitancy in the over 50s to take the Astra Zeneca shot.


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