Health advice for organ transplant recipients to be vaccinated for COVID

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Dear Queensland Health,

Earlier this week, several news outlets (e.g. 7News) reported that Queensland Health confirms organ transplant recipients need to be vaccinated for Covid.

I would kindly ask for the release of the health advice that led to the decision to discriminate against people in need of an organ transplant, given their Covid vaccination status.

As a registered organ donor and in line with Christian values, I want to help those most in need, irrespective of who they are. I appreciate the work you are doing for Queenslanders and thank you in advance for your response.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Leupold

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Subject: Right to Information request - Health advice for organ transplant recipients to be vaccinated for COVID

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Dear Queensland Health,

Earlier this week, several news outlets (e.g. 7News) reported that Queensland Health confirms organ transplant recipients need to be vaccinated for Covid.

I would kindly ask for the release of the health advice that led to the decision to discriminate against people in need of an organ transplant, given their Covid vaccination status.

As a registered organ donor and in line with Christian values, I want to help those most in need, irrespective of who they are. I appreciate the work you are doing for Queenslanders and thank you in advance for your response.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Leupold

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