Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine news is a press release not a study. No raw data to review, limited transparency, basic questions unanswered, 94 cases, and an overreaction focusing on the claim of 90% efficacy. Validated evidence required to justify the hype.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 10, 2020

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