Several posts baselessly claim that Japan is banning mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and blood donations from vaccinated people.
Both claims are false. Publically funded COVID-19 vaccinations ended on March 31, but vaccinations will continue for a fee. The claims about a blood donation ban are based on a non-peer-reviewed literature review that cites several well-known anti-vaccine advocates and has no impact on Japan’s immunization policies.
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