AAMC reports that Americans remain uncertain about whether they will get vaccinated – 44% of U.S. adults according to the article. This could be due to the various myths that have been circulating about the vaccine.

One myth is that the vaccines are dangerous. Clinical trials, however, have proved otherwise; they were found to be very safe. Some may experience temporary side effects from the vaccine. However, these side effects are to be expected, AAMC reports. They show that the immune system is responding.

Additional myths debunked in the article, inculde:

• If you have already had the virus, you don’t need the vaccine.
• The vaccine is not very effective.
• The variants make the current vaccine pointless.

Be sure to read the original article for information on why these myths are not true.

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