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'Graphic' vaccine ad sparks backlash in Australia
An Australian vaccine advertisement has sparked backlash, with many calling out its graphic depiction of a young woman suffering from Covid,
The government advert shows the woman in a hospital bed gasping for breath while hooked up to a ventilator.
The text reads: "Covid-19 can affect anyone…Book your vaccination."
But critics say the advert unfairly targets young people - those under 40 are only able to access the vaccines in the final months of the year.
Official health advice also recommends that young people wait for a Pfizer jab instead of the available AstraZeneca jab. Australia has a shortage of Pfizer supplies.