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Saimbarashe Takuva, Azwi Takalani, and colleagues investigate the frequency and incidence of adverse events reported after receipt of a single dose of the Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers in South Africa.
Researchers saw both the best and the worst of humanity. But, nearly 500,000 vaccinations later, it was making a difference to the health of the nation that won over their hearts and their minds.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa In May, South Africa begins its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign, aimed at reaching 40 million people – the minimum to reach herd immunity – by the beginning of next year. As even wealthy nations are struggling with their rollouts, the South African campaign will be keenly watched by other developing countries. Like much of the Global South, South Africa is dealing with issues around procuring enough vaccines; the logistical hurdles of delivering them; and the communication challenges in overcoming vaccine hesitancy. The campaign will be rolled out into one of th...