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Apr 2021
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The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Expl...

The New York Times
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Today, science writer Carl Zimmer explains the decision-making process, how long the suspension might last and the impact it could have not only in the U.S. but around the world. Guest: Carl Zimmer, a science writer and author of the “Matter” column for The New York Times. 
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