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Covid-inentings: Navorsing, effektiwiteit en newe-effekte | Dr. Charné Copeland Gerber

This interview will be broadcast during the live edition of Die GROOT Ontbyt on Wednesday morning, 4 December 2024. It has been a few years since South Africans were advised by the Department of Health to receive the COVID vaccinations. Questions still arise about the research, effectiveness, and side effects among many South Africans. To

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement on proposed emergency roll-out of vaccine program in Africa for monkeypox.

Johannesburg, South Africa – 18 August 2024 Click here to download PDF of this press release We are deeply concerned about the recent announcements made by Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya on 13 August 2024 and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on 14 August 2024. It is important to address these announcements openly to

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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

Summary The document reviews the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting adverse events reported post-vaccination. It discusses the monitoring systems in place, such as VAERS and VSD, and the different types of adverse events, including myocarditis and anaphylaxis. The report emphasises the importance of ongoing safety surveillance to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring public confidence in

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Minister Kubayi COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary

Summary Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi of South Africa reiterated that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary. This stance aligns with the government’s approach to respect individual choice while encouraging vaccination to achieve herd immunity. The minister emphasised the importance of vaccination for public health and safety but confirmed that there would be no legal mandate forcing

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Language Log Merriam Webster gives vaccine new definition

Summary The document discusses the change in the definition of the word “vaccine” by Merriam-Webster. The updated definition now includes not only traditional vaccines, which introduce a weakened or killed pathogen to stimulate immunity, but also new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines that work by instructing cells to produce a protein triggering an immune response. This redefinition

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Israeli study of breakthrough infections following vaccination

Summary The Israeli study examines breakthrough infections in immunocompromised individuals following full vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The research reveals that despite full vaccination, immunocompromised patients exhibit a higher incidence of breakthrough infections compared to the general population. The study underscores the need for additional protective measures and potentially booster doses for this vulnerable

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Evaluation: Safety of C-19 vaccines

Summary The document titled “Evaluation of the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines: Rapid Review” examines the safety profiles of various COVID-19 vaccines through a comprehensive review of existing clinical trials, real-world data, and adverse event reports. It highlights the overall safety of vaccines while acknowledging the occurrence of rare but serious adverse effects. The review emphasises

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