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How does the Pfizer vaccine work?

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Wed, 02 Dec, 2020 - 08:00

Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor

A new Covid-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, working with German biotech company BioNTech, has been approved for use in the UK.

– Is this a reason to celebrate?

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