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Why should I get COVID-19 vaccine?

By getting vaccinated, you are reducing your risk of disease, hospitalization and severe complications. Getting vaccinated and reducing the risk of disease also helps prevent our
health care system from being further overwhelmed. It is important for us to achieve as high a level of population coverage as possible, to provide protection for the majority of our population. A population with high vaccination coverage against COVID-19 will indirectly protect those who are unable to receive COVID-19 vaccination (e.g. children where safety data is not available)

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How does Coronavac Covid 19 vaccine work?

CoronaVac contains inactivated (killed) SARS-CoV-2 viruses, which causes the immune system to produce antibodies and blood cells that work against the virus, so giving protection against COVID-19.

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What does CoronaVac vaccine contain?

The vaccine contains killed virus that trigger our immune response to produce protective antibody. Its' auxiliary materials are aluminium hydroxide, disodium hydrogen phosphate, monosodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and water for injection.

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Can the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine give me COVID-19?

No. It contains killed virus, it will not give you COVID-19.

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What is the age limit for vaccination?

The CoronaVac vaccine is indicated for use in individuals aged 18 years or older.

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Who should not receive CoronaVac vaccination?

Coronavac is contraindicated in individuals with the following condition: 1) Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine or similar vaccines 2) Previous severe allergic reactions to the vaccine (e.g.: acute anaphylaxis, angioedema, dyspnea) 3) Severe neurologic conditions (e.g.: transverse myelitis, Guillaine-Barre syndrome, demyelinating disease) 4) Uncontrolled severe chronic diseases 5) Pregnant and lactating women

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What are the possible side effects of CoronaVac?

The side effects can include both localised and systemic. For the localised adverse reactions, one might experience pain, swelling, pruritus, erythema, induration and burning sensation over the injection site. Whereas for the systemic adverse reactions, one might experience headache, fatigue, myalgia, nausea, arthralgia, cough, chills etc.

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What should I do if I experience severe side effects after receiving CoronaVac?

If you experience any serious side effects, please seek advice or treatment from healthcare professionals.

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How many doses of the CoronaVac vaccine will be needed?

The vaccine will be given in 2 doses, 21 days apart.

Can I take one dose of vaccine?

No, it is not advisable as the protection will not be complete without the second dose.

Can I receive different types of vaccine for the first dose and second dose?

Individuals should complete their vaccination series with the same vaccine.

Can I choose the type of vaccine to be administered?

At the moment, the Government will decide which type of vaccine to be provided depending on different circumstances, such as the groups of vaccine recipients, settings and delivery time of vaccines. 

Are there any interactions between Coronavac and other medications?

Up till now, there are no clinical studies conducted to study the concomitant use of CoronaVac with other vaccines. However, the use of immunosuppressive drugs such as immunity inhibitors, chemotherapy drugs, antimetabolites and corticosteroids may lower the immune response of Coronavac. Hence, for those who are using any form of immunosuppressive drugs, please discuss with your doctor before receiving Coronavac.