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Australian State Offers ‘Free’ Flu Jab to Encourage Vaccine Take-Up

The Palaszczuk government is committing $40 million of taxpayer dollars to the program amid falling flu vaccine rates.
Australian State Offers ‘Free’ Flu Jab to Encourage Vaccine Take-Up
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Monica O’Shea
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Australians living in the state of Queensland will be offered “free” flu vaccines again in 2024 after vaccination rates decline in 2023.

The Palaszczuk Labor government will spend $40 million (US$25.7 million) of taxpayer dollars on the initiative next year.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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