Law changed to allow physios and paramedics to administer vaccines during pandemic

A wider range of healthcare workers will be allowed to administer flu and potential COVID-19 vaccines under laws introduced last week that aim to ease pressure on GPs during the pandemic.

by Luke Haynes
Vaccination plans (Photo: Douglas Sacha/Getty Images)
Vaccination plans (Photo: Douglas Sacha/Getty Images)

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