Concerns about COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the Pfizer vaccine, include side effects like myocarditis and pericarditis, most notably in children and teenagers. There are also issues related to batch contamination, leading to the presence of DNA in excess of approved limits by the European Medicines Agency and FDA. Accountability for these issues lies not only with pharmaceutical companies but also with the regulatory bodies and policymakers who have yet to comprehensively assess the risks and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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