Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects

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side-effects

Before taking Vaccine

Step 1: ASK

The person getting vaccinated should be asked whether they ever had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine.

If yes, then they should be referred to an allergy specialist or health provider who will recommend the next steps.

Step 2: ASSESS

Health or medical conditions listed as precautions by the vaccine manufacturer or the local immunization program should be assessed.

These conditions may include: Pregnancy, compromised immune system, severe frailty among older people.

People with these conditions are eligible to take the vaccine dose but they should be offered information & counselling.

Step 3: COMMUNICATE

Common side-effects after vaccination should be communicated which show a person's body is building protection to the Covid-19 disease.

Common side effects include arm soreness, mild fever, headaches, tiredness & muscle/joint ache.

Step 4: VACCINATE the beneficiaries

After Vaccination

Step 5: OBSERVE

The vaccinated people should be observed for 15 minutes & told about how & where to report severe reactions.

Those with a past vaccine allergy should be observed for 30 minutes after they have been approved by a specialist (Step 1).

Step 6: INFORM

The vaccinated person should inform their supervisor immediately of any unexpected or severe reactions during the observation period or report later.

Reporting & investigating adverse events will ensure the Covid-19 vaccines continue to meet high safety standards. Also, it is extremely rare for severe health reactions to be directly caused by vaccines.