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|Articles|March 19, 2021
7 myths and facts about the COVID-19 vaccines
Author(s)Grace Halsey
Patients trust physicians for accurate information on the COVID-19 vaccines. Here are 7 of the many myths now widespread you may need to explain to your patients.
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Many physicians may have patients who are ready and willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when the shot is available to them and others who will simply refuse. There will be a group in the middle, too, that needs reassurance and answers to some questions from you. Patients trust physicians for accurate information on the COVID-19 vaccines. Here are 7 of the many myths now widespread you may need to explain to your patients.
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