The public demonstration of receiving the vaccine was meant not only to create awareness but also remove doubts and fears in the minds of people who still do not believe in the existence of the virus.
a global COVID-19 Vaccine Access Programme.
defeat sceptics.
he vaccine has been found to be safe and effective in people with various conditions that are associated with increased risk of severe disease.
This includes hypertension, diabetes, asthma, pulmonary, liver or kidney disease, as well as chronic infections that are stable and controlled.
As more data becomes available on duration of immunity after infection, this time period may be adjusted.
Testing for prior infection is not recommended for the purpose of vaccine decision-making, the agency added.
One area of interest addressed by the WHO is the plight of international travellers.
WHOs interim guidance on international travel during the pandemic is clear on this.
On dosage, a protective effect starts to develop 12 days after the first dose, but full protection requires two doses which WHO recommends be administered with a 21 to 28-day interval.
(NANFeatures)
Source: NAN News