Facts about COVID-19

These facts come from the World Health Organization. They correct common, untrue rumours about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vaccines go through extensive trials before they can be introduced in a country. Expert doctors and scientists follow strict international standards while deciding to make a vaccine available to the public. Like all medicines, vaccines may cause side effects that are usually minor and temporary. More serious side effects are extremely rare. A person is far more likely to be seriously harmed by a disease than by its vaccine.

Source: World Health Organization

Vaccines are tested thoroughly for safety before they're made available to the public

The need for a COVID-19 vaccine was urgent, so governments and companies spent much more money on developing it. Research and development took place at the same time around the world, while still following strict safety and clinical standards. This allowed for faster vaccine development, but doesn't make the studies any less rigorous or the vaccine any less safe.

Source: World Health Organization

COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly while maintaining the highest safety standard possible

Vaccine side effects are usually mild.

Vaccines help protect the body from certain diseases. Like any medicine, they can cause minor, short-term side effects while the body adjusts to them, such as a sore arm or a mild fever. More serious side effects are possible, but extremely rare. A person is far more likely to be seriously harmed by a disease than by its vaccine.

Source: World Health Organization

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