Unvaccinated man ineligible for heart transplant, Boston hospital says

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CBC News published this video item, entitled “Unvaccinated man ineligible for heart transplant, Boston hospital says” – below is their description.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has rejected a patient for a heart transplant at least in part because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. The hospital says there is a shortage of organs and vaccinated patients have the best chance of survival.

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