It now does not matter that the AZ vaccine is safe, the multiple contradictory policy reversals may have irreversibly damaged the public’s confidence in it.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 30, 2021

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Source:
New data shows COVID-19 pandemic now ‘completely out of control’ in Ontario, key scientific adviser says
Provinces suspend AstraZeneca shots for people under 55 after advice from national panel

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