[WATCH] In the science kitchen: Making the perfect burger

The scientific process that produced COVID vaccines is complex, but it doesn’t have to be confusing. It’s no more confusing than making a hamburger. Find out why in this short video.

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Yolanda Mdzeke is a multimedia reporter at Bhekisisa.

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Aisha Abdool Karim was a senior health reporter at Bhekisisa from 2020 to 2022.

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  May 3, 2022

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Joan van Dyk

Joan van Dyk was a health journalist at Bhekisisa from 2017 to 2023.

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  June 6, 2023

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  May 31, 2023

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