Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
प्रकाशित मिति : पुस २५, २०७७ शनिबार
The article is based on the Webinar organized by GP Koirala Foundation, America, in the NYC Department of health and (MOIA ) Team. The discussion was based on facts and information about Covid-19 vaccines that have been provided by the NYC department of health and MOIA. The discussion was majorly focused on the following topics.
1 . Why do you need covid-19 vaccines?
As we all know, we are in the second wave of Covid-19, and Covid-19 is in its peak condition. According to a news source, on Thursday, 4,038 Covid-19 deaths had been reported in a single day, and the number of Covid-19 confirmed cases is also in a peak label. We all want to bring it down and stop spreading, so we all need to get this vaccine.
2.What kinds of Covid-19 vaccines are available, and is it safe to take them?
Currently, the Dept. of health-FDA has approved Two kinds of vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, for emergency use, and they both are safe, effective, and are in Practice. Everyone can take the vaccines except children under the age of 16 cannot take the vaccines. Similarly, a person with some disease must consult with the doctors before taking the vaccines.
3.Is it mandatory to take a second dose of vaccines?
Yes, once you take the first dose of Pfizer after 21 days, you must take the same vaccines’ second dose. Similarly, If you took the first dose of the Moderna vaccine 28 days later, you must take a second dose of vaccines. Unfortunately, you cannot mix it up with one vaccine to another.
4. When will vaccines be available to everyone in New York?
Vaccines will be available to everyone until June. Once the vaccines are ready for all New Yorkers, the Department of Health will notify all the New Yorkers by mail, texts, notice, and other media sources.
5.How is NYC planning to distribute the Covid19 vaccine? How will the vaccines be distributed?
We have limited Vaccine availability, and the Department of Health is planning to distribute the vaccines on a priority basis and have set the guidelines and recommendations for it. It will take almost 90 days to receive those vaccines. Covind19 vaccines will be provided, dividing into different phases. In the first phase, vaccines will be provided to Healthcare professionals, and most of them have already been vaccinated. In the second phase, the Dept. of heath has been planning to provide care for all front-line emergency workers, medical professionals, Nursing home caregivers, and This week; they are in the ground to deliver this vaccine to all community members. Once they all received the vaccines, the NYC Dept of heath will provide these vaccines to all healthcare providers. Then, hospital facilities will order those vaccines to every patient, including all patients battling with the Covid19 and other kinds of illnesses.
6.Why Vaccines have they been developed so quickly?
Vaccines have been developed so quickly because we want to reduce the burden in our community. We all want to save our community, so scientists have expedited the research and launched the vaccines so quickly for an emergency purpose. Moreover, mRNA (Messenger RNA)has researched vaccines for almost ten years, and we have all strong evidence. Scientists and healthcare professionals have been working for a month for EUA ( Emergency Use Authorization). It’s not a new technology; however, it is a new technology for us because we still do not know more about it, we still need to do a lot and lots of Practice; however, both of the Vaccines are showing good results so far.
7.What is the difference between Two vaccines?
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe and similar. Both need two doses of vaccines to give protection. When they tested Pfizer, vaccines have been showing 95 % good outcomes, and Moderns has been showing 94% good results, which is good because Pfizer is 9 out of 10 have been showing good outcomes, and Moderna has been showing 9.4 out of 10 people which is wonderful.
8.Does the Covid19 vaccine give reactions?
After taking Covid19 vaccines, some people might get 1-3 days of mild reactions, but that is normal because, during that period, vaccines are developing the protections. If you get severe reactions, please consult with the doctor.
9. Are these vaccines safe?
Vaccines are part of the solutions but not 100% solutions. We are very confident about the vaccines, and we have strong evidence that both vaccines are safe. However, we still do not know it is effective for one year or more. We still need to wait and see the results.
We still do not know when it will end up the pandemic, but we have tried our best for the betterment, and it is safe.
10.Who cannot take the Covid19 vaccines?
Children under 16 cannot take the vaccines because we have not tested them on children because we cannot do clinical trials on children directly, and we do not know the results. Similarly, people with some kinds of diseases need to consult with doctors before taking the vaccines.
11.Where can you get vaccines in NYC?
NYC has 12 hospitals in total; these hospitals will provide vaccines to all New Yorkers. NYC hospitals will take care of anybody regardless of any Immigration status. If you do not have an ID, Insurance, or even legal status, please go to the website NYC.gov and enroll in this program or call on NYC hotline -311 for help. If you have to test the Covid19, please visit the website NYC.gov/ COVIDtest or call 311. If you need help with Isolation, call 311. All New Yorkers are still eligible to take the vaccines. All New Yorkers can get vaccines in the nearby local clinics and hospitals Soon.
12.Any research study about a new strain of virus?
We have noticed a new strain of variant has been entered in New York City, and some media sources have been saying that the strain is 70% more transmissible than Covid19- but still, we do not have more facts research about it. We will need to ask the professionals then after only they can answer.
13.After taking the vaccines, do we still need to follow the guidelines?
We all are looking forward to dealing with our community better, and we all must help each other to protect us and stop the spread. Even after the vaccination, we still need to follow the guidelines. We must stay home, continue wearing masks, use hand sanitizers, and maintain a physical distance because we all do not know when Covid19 will last; therefore, we must help each other stop transmission.
Last but not least, if you get sick, please stay home; if you get symptoms, please take a test. Covid19 tests are free up to the cost available in every location. We cannot tell what will happen tomorrow; however, we are very confident about taking the vaccines.
By Sunita Sharma Koirala