COVID-19 is easily transmitted and can lead to serious illness and death, even for people who are young and healthy.
By taking the COVID-19 vaccine you also protect your friends and family.
How dangerous is the COVID-19 disease?
Although for some people the COVID-19 virus causes mild illness, it can make others very ill and can be fatal. Older persons and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes) are more vulnerable. In Ghana fatal cases recorded since March 2020 have exceeded a 1000.
How do we know that COVID19 vaccines are safe?
COVID-19 vaccines go through rigorous, multi-stage testing processes, including studies that involve tens of thousands of people.
How effective are COVID-19 vaccines?
At the moment, vaccines available for COVID-19 have efficacy of between 60-94%. The World Health Organization guidance is that COVID-19 vaccines should demonstrate at least 50% efficacy against severe disease.
How do we know that COVID-9 vaccines in Ghana are safe?
There are strong precautions in place to help ensure the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines. Before receiving validation from The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), The World Health Organization (WHO) and national regulatory agencies ensure that , COVID-19 vaccines undergo rigorous testing in clinical trials to ensure that they meet internationally agreed benchmarks for safety and efficacy. These trials, which include people at high risk for COVID-19, are specifically designed to identify any common side effects or other safety concerns.
How is it possible to develop a safe vaccine so quickly?
While COVID-19 vaccines have been developed faster than any other vaccine in history, safety was just as much a focus as in any other vaccine development. Scientists prioritized COVID-19 vaccine development because of the global emergency.
The speed in the development of COVID-19 vaccine has also been made possible because of the availability of new tools and technologies used in vaccine development.
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