Can we trust COVID-19 vaccines and what about those who refuse to vaccinate?

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Last week on the show we had South African's leading epidemiologist Prof Salim Adfool Karim, who talked about the Pfizer vaccine; labeling it 'a game-changer.' This week, reports about a new vaccine by Moderna which has been found to be more effective than the Pfizer vaccine and does not need refrigeration, have been making headlines.
Virus hunter, virologist, and bioinformatician Prof Tulio de Oliveira joined Darren, Keri and Sky to answer burning questions following findings of a new vaccine by Moderna.
Can SA afford it and how will we keep it at -80 Degrees Celsius?
What would the effect be if people refuse to be vaccinated?
How can we be sure to trust the vaccine, many people believe it won’t be safe because it was rushed? Prof Tulio de Oliveira answers these questions and more
18 Nov 2020 2AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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