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5 questions you might have on COVID vaccines, answered by the WHO

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Israel is leading the way with vaccination rates, followed by the United Arab Emirates. Image: REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta

Charlotte Edmond
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  • Major scientific breakthroughs coupled with unprecedented cooperation and investment means we now have several vaccines approved for use.
  • To date, Israel is leading the way by number of vaccines per capita.
  • The World Health Organization has produced a video to answer some of the most common questions about the coronavirus vaccines.

A year ago, even the most optimistic among us would have found it hard to believe we would have a vaccine against the pandemic that was starting to grip the world. Now we have several. And millions of people have received at least one dose.

It is a major scientific achievement, coupled with unprecedented international cooperation and investment, that has got us to this point. Previous vaccines have taken around 10 years to develop.

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Israel leads with the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination. Image: Statista
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How has the Forum navigated the global response to COVID-19?

As more and more of us are invited to get our vaccine, it is natural that people might have some questions. From whether we need both doses, to the jabs’ effectiveness against new and emerging variants, in this World Health Organization video, Professor Katherine O’Brien answers five of the most common questions.

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