Why is it important for people to not refuse the vaccine?

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This month of November, many different COVID-19 vaccines have been announced by a number of companies and scientists. From the Pfizer vaccine to the Moderna vaccine and over 200 others - some with messenger RNA and others without. However, in the midst of all that, there are still many conspiracy theories and many who are against vaccination altogether. Our very own, Keri Miller declared live on air that she is an anti-vaxxer. Virus Hunter and virologist from KRISP at UKZN, Prof Tulio de Oliveira was on the show to talk about the importance of taking a vaccine and how it can be beneficial to not just our health but the economy too.
24 Nov 2020 11PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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