While majority of Queenslanders are now fully vaccinated against coronavirus, there’s concerns many will never get the jab.

Common myths circulating around the vaccine have turned many away from seeking protection but experts assure the vaccine is perfectly safe.

Virologist Dr Kirsty Short joined Sofie Formica on Afternoons to bust the most prevalent myths, including whether trials were rushed.

“These vaccines certainly were not rushed,” she said.

“These vaccines, actually, what many people forget, are the result of 30 or 40 years of scientific research.”

Press PLAY below to hear Dr Short bust myths and answer your questions 

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