Watch: Newcastle Doctors speak to Newcastillians about vaccine

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Debates around the COVID-19 vaccine have proven to be a contentious topic locally. Presently, Newcastillians stand divided on whether they will be immunised against the virus or not.

As the argument rages on, The Newcastillian – Online News approached a few highly respected doctors from Mediclinic Newcastle in order to establish if they, being medical experts, will willingly receive the vaccine. Bearing in mind these individuals have seen the devastation and persistence of the virus. Their response resonates the importance of casting aside unreliable conspiracy theories and embracing the life-saving power of medical science.

Taking a united stand, urging the people of Newcastle to put their scepticism aside for the greater good — Watch as Dr Regina Hurley of Mediclinic Newcastle COVID-19 Task Team, Dr Jameel Desai, a Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeon, Dr Mahesh Dhanjee a Urologist, Dr Lorraine Homann an Anesthesiologist, Dr Bianca Cooper the Principal Clinical Manager, as well as Dr Rajesh Maharaj, speak to you about the importance of the vaccine. 

Dr Lorraine Homann discusses the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine:

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