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Your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered

21 October 2021 Podcast
Respiratory
Dr Tim Whitmore answers common questions about the virus and COVID-19 vaccines.
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In our latest podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Respiratory and Infectious Diseases specialist Dr Tim Whitmore answers common questions about the virus and COVID-19 vaccines.

Learn more about St John of God Subiaco Hospital Respiratory Services.

 
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Dr Tim Whitmore - Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Specialist
Dr Whitmore is a respiratory and infectious diseases specialist with a particular interest in tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease, complex fungal infections, and management of infections associated with immunocompromised hosts.

Dr Whitmore currently works at the Anita Clayton Centre as a Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Physician for management of tuberculosis and M leprae infections. He also works at Royal Perth Hospital as a Respiratory Physician, and at St John of God Subiaco Hospital and Respiratory West as a Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Physician providing inpatient and outpatient care.
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Dr Tim Whitmore Respiratory and Infectious Diseases Specialist