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Melissa Meehan and Callum Godde

Pregnant paramedic punched as attacks threaten care

Victoria's paramedics have threatened to withdraw services is they are attacked on the job. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)

A pregnant paramedic was punched in the face and stomach, prompting a warning from ambulance workers that they will withdraw care if they are in danger.

Ambulance Victoria staff are now encouraged to withdraw from dangerous situations after a paramedic was traumatised while attending a life-threatening drug overdose.

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