AS of February 9, over 12.6million people have received their first dose of the vaccine. The virus which has claimed over 110,000 lives in the UK alone since the start of the pandemic last year.
The UK has so far approved three vaccines that for use, however, misinformation regarding the vaccines has to lead to a large number of people, especially for the BAME communities.
In a video shared by NHS London Dr Muhiddin Ozkor, consultant cardiologist and clinical director at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, explains the vaccine may have normal side effect as well as the information regarding the vaccines that are now being administered in Turkish.
Dr Ozkor said “The COVID-19 vaccine gives you the best protection from coronavirus. I had the vaccine to protect myself from the worst effects of coronavirus and I now feel much safer.
“The vaccines approved in the UK are safe and effective. They do not contain any animal products or egg and have been tested on tens of thousands of people from many backgrounds.
“Like all vaccines, you may experience some side effects, but these are usually mild and shouldn’t last longer than a week. For example, you may have a sore arm where the needle went it, a headache, feel sick, tired or achy.
“Although the vaccine will reduce your chances of becoming seriously ill, you could still get and spread coronavirus. It’s important to continue protecting your family and friends by following government guidelines – even after you’ve received the vaccine.
“There’s no need to contact your local NHS organisation – we will get in touch when it’s your turn to be vaccinated.
“When you’re invited to get the vaccine, please go. The sooner we are all vaccinated, the sooner we can hug our families, see our friends and get London back to normal.”