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AMA president Dr Omar Khorshid says he is disappointed with the confused messaging concerning vaccines from the federal government.
One of the criticisms that the AMA does agree with of the Government’s rollout of the vaccine, is that the messaging has really been mixed and I think Australians don’t know which way is up when it comes to the vaccine program.
We would really like to see some money being put into positive advertising program, to change the general feeling around our vaccine program.
Khorshid:
Doctors make decisions in conjunction with their patients and there have been some GPs refusing to offer the AZ vaccine over the last few weeks to people who have asked for it who don’t fit in the recommended age groups because they didn’t feel able to do so.
By really making clear that doctors are covered and by making the vaccine formally available to all Australians, I think GPs will now understand that it is possible, but they will have to have that conversation with a patient and ensure that they understand. Will it mean every GP will offer AZ to under-60s, or under-40s? Probably not. I think some GPs will say, “Look, I’m not willing to do something that is against the expert advice.” But many GPs are already willing to offer it and they will feel more comfortable to do so since the PM’s announcement.
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