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Youth avoid vaccine for fear of infertility and altered menses

There has been no adverse side effects of the vaccines, among vaccinated adults, to warrant investigations. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Collins Angila, a youth leader in Kisumu has remained adamant against getting the  Covid-19 jab despite public education on its importance.

Angila, 32, questions the efficacy and side effects of the vaccines and why developed countries continue donating them to low income countries arguing that, ordinarily, “we give what we do not need” and he’s not comfortable with the supplies considering “in those countries, we still have deaths. How safe are these vaccines?” he poses.

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