"Can't live in lockdown forever" BUT DON'T SACRIFICE OUR YOUNG. Restrictions mustn't lift until young have vaccine access equity; they carry highest caseload yet lowest vaccination. Without vaccination, young will have highest caseload & therefore highest numbers in hospital.

Aug 22, 2021 · 8:40 AM UTC

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TU for voicing what needs to be said. Australians are incredibly fortunate to have access to your outstanding expertise in infectious disease control. You advocated for vaccination priority for young people months ago. It’s only now that it has happened.
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Thanks Mary-Louise, as always.
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In the ACT 40% of cases are under 18 and only 10% are over 45 :( :( :( #vaccinescarcity :( #vaccinatekids
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@GladysB @ScottMorrisonMP when you priorities are economy over the lives our children. You're in depths of hell of no return. #ScottyDoesNothing #GladysOutbreak
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“Let’s vax-a-Nation” says my 12yo son 💪👏
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There's no excuse for the NSW Govt actions, but there'sa reason; deliberately enabling the virus spread to other states, to force Australians to "live with the virus", too early. Its a dangerous ideological fallacy to open up less than fully vaxxed-not 80% of a certain age range.
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Prof McLaws , McIntyre, Blakey all world renowned experts , have all been spot on with their predictions, all have warned NSW to tighten months ago and still only tomorrow is Bunnings closing & masks mandated outdoors. NSW only state agreeing with our PM on opening up at 80%
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Replying to @MarylouiseMcla1
Which other countries are still locked down waiting for infants to be vaccinated?
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Long covid as well ?
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I am terrified for my 2yo. She's learned to wear her mask when in close prox to others, indoors (e.g. supermarket) and to sanitize. But I fear those who don't care, for whom children are invisible. I worry for my friend's 8yo with down's syndrome and a heart condition
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