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Public Acceptance Key to COVID-19 Vaccine Success, Fauci Says

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   The top U.S. infectious disease expert is warning that while
   significant progress is being made on potential COVID-19 vaccines
   around the world, the public must be convinced they are safe, effective
   and necessary.

   In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press late Tuesday, Dr.
   Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health said that
   development of a coronavirus vaccine is moving quickly because of "the
   urgency of the situation." But that may also raise concerns vaccines
   may not be safe.

   Fauci said it will take a lot of community outreach to reassure people.
   "We want to make sure that we're very transparent, that people
   appreciate that that speed is not compromising safety, nor is it
   compromising scientific integrity."

   Fauci said health officials and political leaders will also have to
   deal with those people who don't believe any vaccinations are safe, as
   well those with anti-science views as well as people who just do not
   want to be told what to do.

   He said, "Those are all obstacles we have to take head on and we've got
   to make as much open, honest and transparent outreach to the community
   to convince them that getting vaccinated is for their benefit and the
   benefit of the community."

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