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Conspiracy theories about covid-19 vaccines may prevent herd immunity

Anti-vaccination sentiments are more prevalent in rich countries than in poor ones

DO VACCINES CAUSE autism? Are politicians scaremongering about covid-19 to drum up profits for drug firms? Will Bill Gates use injections to implant microchips in your children?

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