COVID-19 Vaccination
How does the vaccines work?
The vaccine is a safe and effective wat to protect individuals from serious preventable diseases as it stimulates the body to build resistance to a particular infection and strengthens the immune system by training it to form antibodies.
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Vaccines stimulates the immune system without making the person ill.
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Vaccines work in different ways, but they all provide protection against the disease.
Source: www.dha.gov.ae
Benefits of Vaccination:
Vaccination helps to protect humans against some infectious diseases and their complications. Thus, lead to a healthy community, free of these diseases and epidemics.
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Vaccines work effectively to protect individuals and societies.
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Vaccines are the most successful medical interventions.
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Vaccines contribute to the development of the health system and the equality of individuals’ lives.
Source: www.mohap.gov.ae
Vaccine excluded groups:
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Pregnant Women
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Nursing mothers
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Children below 18 years
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People with immunodeficiency diseases
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Women planning to get pregnant in the next 3 months from the date of taking the vaccine
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Those who are allergic to any vaccine, food, medicine or substance OR those who carry a self-injectable adrenaline.
Source: www.dha.gov.ae
Is COVID-19 vaccination optional or compulsory?
COVID-19 vaccination is optional.
What to expect after your COVID-19 vaccination?
It is normal to have minor side effects during the first week after receiving the vaccine and these symptoms are common when taking any type of vaccine.
The side effects are:
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Fatigue and headaches
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Fever
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Pain, swelling or redness at the injection-site
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Joint pain
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Vomiting and diarrhea
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Shivering
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Muscle pain
What to do if you experience any of the above side effects?
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Take a Paracetamol when you experience mild and moderate side effects.
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Use a cold compress to relieve pain at the injection site
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If you have mild and moderate symptoms that persist for longer or severe symptoms, despite the use of Paracetamol contact your doctor.
Source: www.dha.gov.ae
General Tips after taking the vaccine:
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Be aware of any side effects.
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Comply with the instructions issued by your doctor.
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Make sure you do not skip or delay your appointment for the second dose of the vaccination.
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This is important for the vaccine to be effective and to provide you with the necessary protection
List of vaccination centers in the UAE (use images made by GCD)
Frequently asked Questions
1. How does the vaccines work?
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5. Is COVID-19 vaccination optional or compulsory? |