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The Skeptics Guide #1045 - Jul 19 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Ethical Dilemmas in Vaccine Approval

This chapter explores the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding vaccine access and updates, particularly the limitations imposed by the need for placebo-controlled trials. It highlights the role of Institutional Review Boards and the potential public health repercussions of bureaucratic hurdles in the timely testing of updated vaccines.

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