FAQs for COVID-19 Vaccine in Nepal
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Should I take the COVID19 vaccine?
Ans: Yes. If yes, then which one? (any one of 3)
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Oxford/AstraZeneca COVISHIED UK/India, Viral vector - 1st dose 76%, 2nd dose 82%
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SinoPharm BBIBP China, Inactivated - 2nd dose79 %
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Bharat Biotech COVAXIN India, Inactivated - 2nd dose 81%
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Should I take the vaccine?
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Nepal is seeing the beginning of a 2nd wave which will likely peak in the next 1 - 2 months
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Nepal already has seen a surge in UK variants within the community. This strain is more contagious than before
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We are in a race against time to get vaccinated before the COVID19 peak comes in.
So, YES, we should get vaccinated if we get a chance as soon as possible!
The risk of getting COVID-19 is greater than the risk from adverse events from the vaccines (especially in the elderly & with co-morbidities).