Covid-19 Vaccines: You need to read it before you run from it.

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Covid-19 Vaccines: You need to read it before you run from it.



Before you dismiss Covid-19 vaccination and find a way to escape it, know that this is not new for you. Since your childhood you have been receiving dozens of vaccines for various virus, bacteria and disease prevention. I realize this lately when I took my son for basic vaccination to a vaccine centre. I learned that this new baby has to undergo a lot of vaccination process every day, week and month. They included BCG, OPV, IPV, Pentavalent Vaccine, Measles, and Rotavirus etc. So, when your body contains so many dead organisms (vaccines, protective gears) etc. what harm can another vaccine do to your body? The point told here is all about explaining the rationale behind being a rational citizen of the country who does not believe in hearsays and also researches about everything he/she comes across.

 

WHO and other relevant health experts are of the opinion that above 3 million people yearly are vaccinated against various diseases and they are actually saved. They are also advising that some of the people who are old with fragile health cannot get vaccinated. So, their life depends upon those among us who are healthy but exposed to diseases/viruses. Because when the healthy carry the protective shield—vaccinated—the old and fragile do not get the virus. This is how, if not the entire population, most of the population is saved.


Let’s educate our children. The debate over whether Corona is real or a hoax is over now. People after seeing dead bodies of their friends, colleagues, relatives or family member who succumbed to the Corona virus, have started to believe in the doctors and experts. Why we as a nation always learn things the hard way?


After having done with the Corona prevention phase, governments around the world have begun vaccinating their population. So far, through stats, we come to know that Pakistani Govt. has given out 7.95 million doses to 2.17 million people successfully. Among the vaccinated population no adverse effects have been reported yet. Those who start undergoing weird changes in their bodies is due to the fact that they are already on high doses of medicines. The overall situation in Pakistan is normal and under control. Vaccination started with 60years age people and it has now been narrowed down to 30 and to the teenagers. This gradual culmination was due to the fact that if the vaccine does not yield positive outcomes when 60 and above years old are vaccinated, it may be reconsidered for the rest of the population. So, the test cases have yielded positive results. Also note here that if you are vaccinated today you will not die but live for as long as you are destined.


Let’s tell you what vaccine you may subscribe to given your age group and compatibility.
There is this survey done by one of the mostly read newspapers, Dawn Newspaper about vaccine compatibility with the age group. This survey contains Q/As about Covid-19 vaccines.
I will simply list down the questions and answers responded to by one of the health experts of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Society of Pakistan who is a professor at Agha Khan University Hospital:


1.       Does Covid-19 vaccine adversely affect immune system of the body?
Ans: No.
2.       Should patients with diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis get vaccinated?
Ans: Population with the ibid mentioned diseases are advised to get vaccinated since their bodies are most at risk and can be protected by this vaccine.
3.       Should patients getting dialysis, insulin and with transplants receive this vaccine?
Ans: Yes. Because their immune system becomes weak when they undergo these diseases so they are the ones who need this vaccine more.
4.       What about patients of hepatitis, TB and HIV?
Ans: They must get vaccinated.
5.       Can this vaccine adversely affect cells and tissues? Married couples starting a family are worried. What are the recommendations?
Ans: Corona vaccine does not affect fertility. It does not harm tissues and cells. Scientifically, it is next to impossible to temper with fertility or tissues and cells through vaccines.
6.       Is this vaccine recommended for pregnant women?
Ans: All vaccines are safe and more updates are to come with regards to this vaccination of expectant mothers.
7.       What age group should not get vaccinated?
Ans: When getting vaccination medical practitioners may be asked to at least examine your body. Severely ill, hospitalized, and patient with acute allergic reactions to vaccine must ask their doctor to have an examination of their overall health. There are always exception and here the exception must not be decided by oneself but doctors and medical practitioners.
8.       Children are not being vaccinated. Why?
Ans: Scientifically, WHO and other related health organizations are yet to decide whether children can be vaccinated or othwersie. Reason being this is the final group to receive the jab. So, the experts need more researches and examination into the safety of vaccine for this age group.
9.       Given the fragile health of 60 years old, why are they being vaccinated first?
Ans: 60 and above age group have weaker immune system. Vaccines can protect them from virus that’s why they are the most recommended group among all.
10.   Which of the vaccines one is required to receive?
Ans: One dose of one vaccine type is suffice.
11.   People over 50 who lately recovered may get vaccinated?
Ans: Immunity is always exposed to viruses and diseases. So, even if one has recovered from Covid-19 may go for a jab.
12.   Why is only AstraZenec vaccine recommended by the Pakistani health authorities?
Ans: After threadbare researches by the concerned health experts, this vaccine type is recommended for Pakistan. The same vaccine type is administered in EU. This type is done in Pakistan as per the advice of WHO and local epidemiologists. However, researches are continue to look for more details and updates on vaccines compatibility and effectiveness.
13.   How do people register themselves for this vaccine?
Ans: Citzens of almost all groups may send their CNIC No. to 1166 or by the website provided by NIMS.
14.   Any other details that the general public should know?

Here is a list of things you should keep in mind:

  • Make sure you are registered by sending an SMS to 1166 or via the NIMS website.
  • Do not forget your four-digit confirmation code message. Do save the message on your phone and write it down on a piece of paper.
  • Do take your original CNIC to the vaccination centre.
  • Do not bring children, especially infants, to the vaccination centre. If you can't leave your children at home, please make sure you have a family member or a friend who can watch over them outside the vaccination centre.
  • Make sure to wear a loose shirt, or one with short sleeves, as the jab will be administered in your non-dominant arm. Please make sure your clothes are clean and ensure good hygiene.
  • Wear a face mask and make sure you carry hand sanitiser and a water bottle.
  • Patiently wait for your turn.
  • Do greet the staff at the vaccination centre and be polite.
  • When it is your turn, expose the injection site (non-dominant upper arm). Please do not expect the staff to assist you in lifting your shirt/sleeve. They have to keep their hands clean and avoid contamination. Wear appropriate clothing. Best to wear a loose sleeved shirt or a T-shirt.
  • You will be asked to wait at the centre as you might experience some side effects. Please cooperate with the staff as they monitor you for adverse effects.
  • Do thank the vaccinator on your way out. A little appreciation goes a long way, especially during the pandemic.
  • A day after the vaccination, you will receive an auto-generated message to inquire about any side effects 24 to 48 hours post-vaccination. You can reply up to seven days later, in which case you will be directed to a health facility.
  • The NIMS online portal will be open to citizens for registering complains, adverse effects post-vaccine.
  • If you have been administered the first shot of a two-dose vaccine, you will receive a message for the second as per availability of inventory 24-48 hours before the due date.

 

 

 

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