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In a study by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , misinformation or fake news and speculations on the effects of vaccines and their side effects are major factors why some people remained unvaccinated.
This is in response to the growing need to educate people about the importance of vaccines against measles, rubella, influenza, polio, and other viruses that immunization initiatives could solve.The World Health Organization also ensured the effectiveness and safety of vaccines. WHO explained that the body reacting to the shot through minimal side effects proves its effectiveness. However, the organization reiterated that having no side effects did not mean the jab was ineffective. Simply said, bodies respond to immunizations differently.
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