What is a vaccine?
A vaccine contains antigens that serve to stimulate the body’s immune system and form immunity for specific infectious diseases.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine stimulates the immune system so that in the instance of exposure to SARS- CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), our body would be able to react against the COVID-19 infection. Various platforms such as RNA genetic sequencing, viral vectors, deactivating viruses and protein sub-units have been used to develop safe and effective coronavirus vaccines. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19.
Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
The side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine that have been reported are mild and temporary. The most commonly reported side effects are:
- pain/swelling/redness at the injection site
- tiredness
- headache
- chills
- joint pain
- fever
- nausea
- feeling unwell
- swelling of the lymph nodes
- other side effects that may be reported from time to time
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