Older Australians are being called on to help in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine as University of Queensland researchers reach out for elderly volunteers.
Researchers appealed to people over the age of 56 to test the safety of the S-Clamp vaccine on the older population.
The study was expected to begin next month where volunteers will be needed for two days before undergoing about nine check-ups over the following months. Image: Getty
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