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Covid-19 misinformation: Bogus remedies, myths & fake news fuel vaccine hesitancy

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, misinformation has caused confusion and led people to decline Covid-19 vaccines, reject public health measures such as masking and physical distancing, and use unproven treatments. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis debunks some myths about the vaccine.

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