Expert vaccinologist Prof Shabir Madhi says one of the key things holding back South Africans from getting vaccinated is not just hesitancy but apathy.
Image:Expert vaccinologist Prof Shabir Madhi says one of the main things holding back South Africans from getting vaccinated is not just hesitancy, but apathy.
Madhi said though the rest of the world had acted against SA on the discovery and announcement of the variant, it was important for information on a disease evolving to be shared in real time.“We need more measured communication and we must put it into context when new variants emerge. Also more consultations among stakeholders so that public announcements are aligned with shared data on new variants as with Omicron,” he said.“Herd immunity is something that has passed us.
Madhi said it could not be emphasised more, vaccination is the only way people will not end up hospitalised, dead, or transmitting the virus.
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