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Australian GPs offered bribes for fake vaccine certificates while others abused by anti-vaxxers
Covid-19 vaccine misinformation is prompting some patients to seek exemptions without medical grounds, doctors say
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GPs are being offered thousands of dollars in bribes to provide fake Covid vaccine certificates, while others have reported being abused and in some cases threatened by anti-vaxxers demanding doctored paperwork to overcome mandates.
“Lots of patients have [offered cash],” Dr Catherine Orr, a GP specialising in Covid-19 management in Melbourne, said.
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