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Fact
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Vaccine development was too fast, so it can't be trusted.
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Hundreds of millions of people have already received COVID-19 vaccinations. The longer you wait, the greater your chance of becoming infected from COVID-19.
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I already had COVID-19, so I'm good
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Even if you already had COVID-19, you still need to be vaccinated. It's true that your body does build up some natural immunity after you are sick, but vaccines protect better and longer. |
Vaccines give you COVID-19
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The COVID-19 vaccines do NOT contain live virus and can't infect you. You might have some mild side effects for a day or two, which is normal.
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COVID-19 Vaccines alter your DNA.
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COVID-19 vaccines don't interfere with your DNA and cannot change it. |
These vaccines are still experimental.
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The science used to make COVID-19 vaccines have existed for decades, and the vaccines have been tested in the largest vaccine trials to date. They have been proved to be both safe and effective.
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COVID-19 vaccines aren't for people who look like me.
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COVID-19 vaccines are for everyone 12+. The COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States included the largest clinical trials of any vaccine ever, including people of all races and ethnicities. |
My faith is strong, so I don't need a vaccine.
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People of all faiths have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. When people are vaccinated, it is safer to come together for worship and fellowship.
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Vaccines Cause Infertility
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Vaccines do not affect the reproductive system and do not cause infertility. |