Ontario family physicians remain unaware about their role in providing soon-to-expire AZ COVID-19 vaccines. Hopefully there will be sufficient time to set up offices before allotment’s expiry date. Vague nonspecific answers to media are not helpful.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 11, 2021

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ONTARIO: Family docs still awaiting specifics on their role in COVID-19 vaccinations

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