‘Set the Messaging Straight’ on Benefits of COVID-19 Jab: Vaccine Researcher

‘Set the Messaging Straight’ on Benefits of COVID-19 Jab: Vaccine Researcher
Maria Persic sits with daughters Millie Persic (L) and Sofia Persic during an observation period after the administration of their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Sydney Road Family Medical Practice in Balgowlah, Sydney, Australia on Jan. 11, 2022. Jenny Evans/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Vaccine developer Nikolai Petrovsky has called on governments and media to “set the messaging straight” on vaccination, saying while it protects individuals it cannot stop transmission of COVID-19.

His comments come as Australian state leaders, in the push to increase vaccination rates, have consistently overstated the benefits of getting the jab, which has contributed to increasing divisions between vaccinated and unvaccinated segments of society.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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