One of the pleasures of my week is going through all the work done by The Age and SMH's science/health journalists to compile my favourites for Examine, our weekly science newsletter.
A few of my highlights from the last week:
A few of my highlights from the last week:
This powerful and sad story from @ClayLucas and @rachelclun https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/disability-homes-turn-to-gps-to-pick-up-vaccine-slack-for-vulnerable-residents-20210420-p57ktz.html
This surprising story from @Kaubo suggesting decision to prefer Pfizer over AstraZeneca for under 50s has not substantially dented Australia's vaccine confidence: https://www.smh.com.au/national/vaccine-confidence-holds-despite-astrazeneca-woes-20210418-p57k7h.html
This is good reporting from @marywardy and @Kaubo showing that, despite federal government's assurances doctors need not worry about insurance/legal risks of giving AstraZeneca vaccine.... the insurers aren't so sure https://www.smh.com.au/national/medical-insurers-seek-clarity-for-doctors-on-vaccine-risk-20210413-p57ix6.html