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Government silent on vaccine shortage reports

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By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi 04 November 2019, 9:20PM

The Ministry of Health is refusing to respond to reports that patients seeking measles vaccinations at a Savai'i hospital were turned away or if hospitals are struggling with surging demand following a national epidemic. 

By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi 04 November 2019, 9:20PM

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