We understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated now that COVID-19 vaccines are available. Safety is a top priority, and there are many reasons to get vaccinated. Vision Multispeciality hospital Goa has started its Covid-19 vaccination drive, here are some things that you should know.
COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to help build protection
- Both natural immunity and immunity produced by a vaccine are important parts of COVID-19 disease that experts are trying to learn more about, and CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.
- Getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as immunity. Current evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is uncommon in the 90 days after initial infection.
- Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.
Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to update the recommendations to protect communities using the latest science. There has been an effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from the virus.