Indigenous Australian COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low

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Low vaccination rates of remote Indigenous communities across the country have been driven by misinformation and conspiracy theories creating fear and driving vaccine hesitancy.

A shortage of supplies in isolated clinics has slowed down the rollout of vaccines to these communities, who are at a higher risk of serious illness from this virus.

Produced By: Tahlia Kraefft

Featured In Story: Ken Wyatt, Minister for Indigenous Australians , and

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 6 July 2021