Calls for in-school vaccination program

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 25, 2022

Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has called for a school immunisation program as children prepare to return to classrooms next week.

Concession card holders are eligible for free rapid antigen tests from pharmacies.

The Labor spokesman for government services says at-school inoculations could streamline the vaccine rollout for a cohort who are struggling ...

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