South Africa: 'Unsuitable' J&J Vaccines Won't Be Released for Use in SA

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South Africa: 'Unsuitable' J&J Vaccines Won't Be Released for Use in SA

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has decided not to release the long-awaited Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines for use in the country.

Source: allAfrica.com

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