Confusion and concern: what's the go with vaccine advice?

By Alex Crowe, and Steve Evans

July 2 2021 - 11:30am

By Alex Crowe, and Steve Evans

July 2 2021 - 11:30am

Confusion and concern: what's the go with vaccine advice?

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Government policy changes by the week so are you confused? We are!

After being told the AstraZeneca vaccine was unsafe for people under the age of 40, Prime Minister Scott Morrison came out this week and said under-40s could now get the AZ vaccine, albeit after discussion with their GP.

The decision has him at odds with leaders of Australia's states and territories, and health experts from across the country.

When will we get back to normal? Next year? Ever?

Professor Tracy Smart from the ANU and Dan Jervis-Bardy join Alex Crowe and Steve Evans to explain.

All in Talk of the Times from Australian Community Media with Alex Crowe and Steve Evans.

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Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues."