Opposition against using expired vaccines

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Opposition against using expired vaccines

Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Morais Guy, says the Opposition rejects any attempt by the Government to use expired AstraZeneca vaccines. It is calling for Portfolio Minister Dr Christopher Tufton not to pursue any plan to...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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