Claim: Australian health officials say there are instances where Covid-19 vaccines are administered to sedated patients, for example those who have severe fear of needles. But social media posts have misrepresented this advice, baselessly alleging it is part of "horrifying" government efforts to forcibly vaccinate people. Informed consent is required for vaccination in these cases which involve "a very tiny number of people", a health law expert told AFP.
Fact-check: Posts misrepresent Australia govt advice on sedation to safely administer Covid jabs
Verdict: posts misrepresent australia govt advice on sedation to safely administer covid jabs
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Kate Tan
Date published: 2024-01-09T03:59:00