Scientist repeats myth that COVID-19 vaccines aren’t real vaccines

A scientist known for promoting pseudoscience falsely claims that COVID-19 vaccines are not actually vaccines because they require multiple doses and it’s still possible for vaccinated people to contract and spread COVID-19. Many vaccines require multiple doses and boosters, including polio, measles, HPV, and hepatitis B. No vaccine is 100 percent effective against infection. COVID-19 vaccines dramatically reduce the risk of serious illness and death and boosters provide additional immunity against infection.

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