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NAFDAC raises alarm to fake COVID-19 vaccine circulating in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm to a fake Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine circulating in Nigeria.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the agency warned Nigerians against the use of fake COVID-19 vaccines.

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The Director-General of the Agency, Prof Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye gave the warning during a virtual press conference on Friday.

Prof Adeyeye warned said the agency was yet to approve any vaccines or received any application from COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers.

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“COVID-19 vaccines are new, and the side effects or adverse events must be well monitored, therefore, if NAFDAC does not approve, the public should not use,” Adeyeye said.