Author(s):
1. Muhammad Yar Subhan Qadir:
Jhpiego- A John Hopkins University Affiliate NSTP-NUST, Islamabad Pakistan
2. Huzaifa Akram:
Health Services Academy, Islamabad Pakistan
3. Farah Ahmed:
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Karachi Pakistan
4. Basharat Ullah Baig:
Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan
5. Zaeem Zia:
Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan
Abstract:
Background: The COVID-19 vaccines were developed by different countries and organizations and were rays of hope towards the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the concerns related to adverse effects following immunization was a constant source of hesitancy toward vaccination. The research used cross-sectional study for four months to understand the different adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination in Islamabad. Material and Methods: Around 400 participants were selected through a purposive sampling strategy. We included persons who received the selected COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 days ago and had a complete understanding of adverse effects. The 24th version of SPSS was used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that among participant no one experienced life-threatening adverse effects. However, about 52.5% (n=210) of participants showed adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination. Among the participants showing adverse effects 59% (n=72) were in the age group of 18-30 years, 64% (n=105) were in the age group of above 30 to 50 years and 34% (n=33) were in the age group of above 50-70 years. The results showed that 70% (n=100) of recipients of the Cansino vaccine reported different adverse effects and Sinopharm recipients showed least adverse effects at 43% (n=100). Conclusion: None of the participants showed any life-threatening adverse effects. However, recipients of all types of vaccines reported various adverse effects.
Page(s):
21-24
Published:
Journal: Infectious Diseases Journal of Pakistan, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Year: 2023
Keywords:
COVID19
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Covid19
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COVID19 vaccine
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Adverse effect following immunization
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