The COVID-19 pandemic was a defining global crisis, and the development of vaccines was heralded as a triumph of science. However, the rollout of vaccines also sparked widespread debate, divided opinions, and the proliferation of misinformation. While many celebrated...
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The Vaccine Debate: Navigating Opinions, Misinformation, and Facts
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