Vital Covid-19 vaccinations will kick off within days but it seems some people need a sharp dose of facts first. Scepticism about vaccines has been growing throughout the pandemic and a recent survey found that one in five British adults may refuse to take a coronavirus jab – even though it is probably our only hope of a return to normality.
Azeem Majeed, inset, professor of primary care and public health at Imperial College London, helps you separate fact from fiction...
1. MYTH: A vaccine produced so quickly can’t be safe Most vaccines take years to develop, test and approve for public use but, says Dr Majeed, a global effort has meant scientists have been able to work at record speed.
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