Filenews 13 January 2021
Again instructions for vaccination against coronavirus, sent by the Ministry of Health, on the occasion of the arrival of the Moderna vaccine in Cyprus.
As stated in the Communication, COVID-19 vaccination reduces the risk of a person being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Like all medicines, no vaccine is completely effective and it takes a few weeks after the vaccine to create protection from the body.
Therefore, even after vaccination, the person should continue to apply the usual practices of personal cleaning and protection, such as frequent hand washing, maintaining social distance and using a face mask. Some people may be affected by COVID-19 despite having been vaccinated, but vaccination will reduce the severity of any infection.
It is stressed that vaccination with both (2) doses of vaccine is required to reduce the chance of a person being seriously ill or dying. The vaccine may not cause COVID-19 in the vaccinated person.
1. Before leaving the Vaccination Centre after the 1st dose of vaccine, make sure that you have scheduled an appointment for the 2nd dose
2. Better protection is required as you are vaccinated with both (2) doses of the vaccine
3. After administration of the 1st dose you will receive a COVID-19 Vaccination Card which you should present when you come for the 2nd dose of vaccine
Like all medicines, vaccines can cause side effects. Most of them are mild and don't last long and certainly don't happen at all. It is stressed, however, that even if you experience any symptoms after the 1st dose, you should also do the 2nd dose for better protection.
Common side effects of the COVID-19 mRNA Moderna vaccine include:
• local sensitivity/swelling/redness at the vaccination site
• shivering
• feeling tired
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• muscle pain (myalgia) or joint pain (arthralgia)
• feeling of fever
• swelling of the glands (lymphadenopathy)
Symptoms usually last less than a week. However, if your symptoms appear to be worsening or if you are concerned contact your Personal Physician.
It is recalled that any suspected or suspected adverse reactions presented to those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should be reported through the National Adverse Reaction Reporting System to Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, by submitting the Yellow Card in the following ways:
- Electronic submission: http://www.kitrinikarta.gov.cy
- Printed shipment of the Yellow Card available from the Website of Pharmaceutical Services:
• By post (free of charge): Pharmacovigilance Unit, Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health
CY-1475, Nicosia, phone 22608607
• Submission by fax to +357 2260866
Source: eyenews
