Vaccinations

One of the most anticipated developments during the COVID-19 pandemic is the development of a vaccine to fight the spread of the virus. Unfortunately in modern times there is a lot of misinformation and fear mongering surrounding vaccines. That is why many choose to forgo vaccination and pursue alternative medicines that may not be optimal . However, armed with the facts you can make a much better decision as to whether to vaccinate yourself and your loved ones. 

Vaccination can be a scary term but is actually quite a simple concept. The idea is to inject your body with a weakened version of a virus that poses no threat to your body, and your immune system will learn how to fight the virus in case of future infection. This same theory is how humanity has come to eradicate some of the deadliest diseases in history like Smallpox or Rinderpest. Although it is understandable that there may be some concern regarding putting a foregn substance into your body.

Some fears originate from the symptoms that arise from vaccination like headaches, soreness, or mild fevers. These symptoms are just your body's natural immune response to the vaccine even though they may be uncomfortable they don’t signal any actual danger to your body. The only major risks of vaccination is that of an allergic reaction but without any prior history with reactions to vaccines there shouldn’t be too much fear surrounding this matter. If you are worried about an allergic reaction it is best to consult a medical professional who could analyze your history too see if you are actually at risk.

Apart from the actual medical risks there is fear from the rapid spread of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. The list of conspiracies surrounding the virus are endless and range from disrupting fertility to altering your DNA. Most of these theories are completely baseless and are propagated through social media without any evidence to their validity. One should keep in mind that this vaccine like all others has had extensive clinical trials that have proven the vaccine’s safety. Again the best way to find truthful information surrounding the vaccine is to talk to a medical professional and not be dismissive of the entire process.