Coronavirus Vaccine: Myths and Facts

 

Coronavirus Vaccine: Myths and Facts

 

Started in 2019, the Coronavirus is still spreading faster instead of getting subsided and its current strains are more fatal ones. Governments around the globe are instructing their citizen to get vaccinated as soon as possible. But the social media is proving itself more of a curse than a blessing and various misconceptions and rumors are being circulated on the internet making ordinary people reluctant about taking the vaccine shot.

In this article, we will try to debunk some of the myths and reinforce some of the facts regarding Covid vaccination.

The second dose of the Covid vaccine is usually administered after an interval of 6 to 21 days to evaluate both the effects and side effects of the first dose. We are in the trial phase of the Coronavirus vaccine and the medical experts don’t know the 100 percent results of all such newly invented vaccines. Different individuals react differently to the vaccine. That puts a troubling question in the minds of the public of whether to get vaccinated or not. Some people don’t seem serious at all, some are reluctant and many are afraid.

Should everyone get vaccinated?

The answer is yes. The vaccine won’t make you fully safe from the virus, but it can make the symptoms less serious in case you get infected. Even after getting vaccinated, being careful and following the SOP’s is necessary; keeping the six feet distance from others, using a face mask, washing hands with soap frequently, avoiding mass gatherings, etc.

Does the vaccine have negative effects?

Yes, the vaccine shot does produce some negative effects in the receiving person as well as positive ones. Many people feel no side effects at all. So it’s all about individual differences. The unwanted effects of the vaccine include palpitation, difficulty in breathing, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, hypertension, skin rash, fever, diarrhea, and pain at the injection site, etc. One has to get fully evaluated by the professionals before getting a vaccine shot, especially people aging above 60.

Does smoking protect you from Coronavirus?

No. This is just a myth. Actually, doctors suggest taking steam to corona patients to clear their noses/throats and to ease their lungs. From it, some people wrongly deduced that smoking cigarettes would do the same benefits. Smoking, in fact, makes you more vulnerable to Covid as it weakens the lungs’ immunity. Moreover, a cigarette may be a career of the virus as it touches your lips directly.

Does the third strain causes no symptoms?

Some people think that the third strain is more fatal because it doesn’t cause any symptoms. That is not true. The common symptoms of Covid-19 according to WHO’s official site are fever, dry cough, fatigue, and less frequent, skin rash, watery eyes, bad throat, taste deprivation, change of fingers’ color, etc. The more serious symptoms that need immediate hospitalization are chest pain and difficulty in breathing.

Should pregnant women get vaccinated?

Yes. Pregnant women need an immunity boost to assure protection of themselves and their expected babies.

In coping with the Covid challenge, a much greater responsibility lies on the shoulders of the print, electronic and social media to promote awareness and persuading the ordinary public to be extremely cautious and responsible. The key point is:

No one is safe until everyone is safe!

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