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This time, many of you have probably received or are about to receive invitations for the vaccine. The first time always makes people anxious because there is currently too much negative information or unclear sources about the effectiveness of the vaccines used in this vaccination campaign. Some people think that this type of medicine is probably inferior, lousy, or less trustworthy than other forms. One thing is for sure, all types of vaccines currently used in the vaccination campaign meet strict standards from reputable health organizations around the world, such as the FDA in the United States, EMA in Europe, and WHO. So, my advice is still the same – go for vaccination when invited, as it is voluntary, and no one is forcing you.First, it must be emphasized that the experience of getting the vaccine will be different for everyone because each of us is a unique individual 😃. Some people may experience headaches, muscle pain, fever, and spend the whole day in bed (my wife is a typical example of this scenario). Others may have muscle pain and fever but not to the point of being bedridden (like me), and some may only have a slightly sore arm or may not feel anything at all (a few of my friends fall into this category)...
Only for those who have immune system diseases or are taking immune-suppressing medications should pay attention to the body's reaction to the vaccine. If these individuals want to ensure that their bodies produce antibodies, they are required to undergo blood tests to check for antibodies; there is no other way.
For most people, after getting the vaccine, we usually feel a bit different; that's the body's reaction to foreign substances introduced into the body. This is the daily task of our immune system, so there's no need to worry about this. The most common side effects of all types of vaccines that we often encounter are pain and possible redness at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, fever, headaches, nausea, and vomiting... But there are also people who only feel a bit groggy, and it's over, or they don't feel anything at all. The absence of any side effects doesn't mean the vaccine is ineffective; it's just that each person's body reacts differently to the vaccine. So, stay calm; if you don't feel anything, it doesn't mean we've just been given a placebo.
Prepare and implement all preventive measures before and during the vaccination process, declare any underlying diseases or allergic history if any. After getting the shot, go home and monitor your body; if there's any issue, be cautious, and keep emergency phone numbers ready just in case. The rate of serious reactions after vaccination is very low, for example, in the U.S., this number is around 2 to 5 people per 1 million doses administered. So, it can be said that most types of vaccines are safe, as health experts say, the benefits of vaccines far outweigh the risks they may pose.
