What is it about?
This research aimed to assess university students’ perceptions and experiences regarding the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines in Bangladesh.
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Why is it important?
We found that side effects are mild and did not pose a significant challenge to Bangladesh’s effort in managing and reducing the risk associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perspectives
The COVID-19 vaccination effectively protects against fatal disease, hospitalization, and death. However, the recipients reported a wide range of side effects, which may not be severe or fatal. It is reported that side effects (pain and edema, body temperature, and headache)were reported mainly by recipients of Moderna, while recipients of other vaccines (Covishield, Sinopharm, and Pfizer) also showed side effects after vaccination, though they were mild (allergies, anxiety, and uneasy feelings). Side effects were mainly reported after the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine varied between sexes, previous infection status, and individuals with allergy issues. Finally, this study’s findings might help policymakers choose the vaccine for the mass population with minimal side effects
Mr Md. Akhtarul Islam
University of Waterloo
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This page is a summary of: Experience and side effects of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among university students: a cross-sectional survey study, Frontiers in Public Health, June 2024, Frontiers,
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1361374.
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