Doctors are warning vaccine scepticism in Europe is filtering through to vulnerable Australians, especially those from migrant backgrounds, leading large numbers to refuse their COVID-19 jab.
Dr Bartone is a member of the federal health department’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities COVID-19 Health Advisory Group, which aims to engage with multicultural groups about the vaccine and other issues. Western Sydney GP and former NSW Australian Medical Association president Kean-Seng Lim said that while the phenomenon was not widespread among his patients, he had seen increased vaccine hesitancy among some European communities.
In a statement, the federal health department said it had a strategy to counter misinformation with “solid, evidence-based facts delivered by authoritative health experts”.
michaelkoziol This is fantastic news. Why would you take it if you can still spread the virus and there’s no tests for long term side effects.
michaelkoziol Migrant backgrounds? ..That’s a lot of people
michaelkoziol Imagine if everyone who has had the jab had to report their side effects......
michaelkoziol People have got legitimate questions and concerns about the vaccine. I haven’t seen the government provide a clear response to those questions. I still don’t understand how the covid “vaccine” works and if it has long term side effects.
michaelkoziol Natural selection is a cruel but efficient mistress.
michaelkoziol Which some Australian COALition politicians have been adding to but hey Faux Freedom of Speech according to the Australian PM.
michaelkoziol It's sad as an Aussie living in Egypt, it has also filtered through here too, due to many Europeans living and visiting Egypt.
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