Season 2 - Episode 3 - Rollout

Australia’s rollout of the vaccine has failed to meet its deadline. The Morrison government announced four million people would be vaccinated by the end of march. In episode 3, RMIT’s student journalists focus on the vaccine rollout; exploring a lack of public confidence in the vaccine, explaining just how it works and investigating the lack of distributions to those in need. Presenter: Ellen Madden / Producer: Ellen Madden / Assistant Producer: Sarah Oliver
Story one: With under 50s being advised not to have the AstraZeneca vaccine, young people are at the centre of the Covid-19 conversation. Olivia Smith explores if they have lost confidence in the vaccine.

Story two: Josh Farrell explains how the vaccine will prevent future lockdowns, what herd immunity is and the importance of the vaccine; speaking with Professor Catherine Bennett.

Story three: Health care workers have been at the front of the fight against coronavirus. But despite the Morrison government’s promises to protect front line workers, vaccine deadlines have not been met. Nick Hughes talks to those affected by the delay.

Story four: Despite promises that society’s most vulnerable would be vaccinated first, Victorian prisoners still haven’t received the jab. Sarah Oliver investigates why.

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If you have any concerns about the covid  vaccine, you can talk to your local GP. There is regularly updated information on 
the vaccine rollout on the Australian Government’s website: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines
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