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UAE: Are there any side-effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Health official speaks about any effects people may experience after receiving the jab

Published: March 02, 2021 18:43 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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As the National Vaccination Programme in the UAE gains momentum, over six million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, as of February 27, 2021. — Are you planning to get vaccinated, too? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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If you are about to get the jab, are there any side-effects that you should be mindful of? — Not aware of the side-effects you may experience? Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Gulf News raised this reader query with Dr Farida Al Hosani, Department Manager, Communicable Diseases in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and Official Spokesperson for Health Sector in the UAE. — Image Credit: Supplied

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Responding to the question on whether any side-effects have been reported, Dr Farida said: “The vaccine is like any other medicine and could cause some side-effects. The risk of severe reaction is rare.” — Like other vaccines, you may experience some side-effects. Image Credit: AFP

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“Generally, the mild symptoms subside without treatment. If symptoms seem to get worse, seek advice from a healthcare provider to get the required treatment,” she told Gulf News. — You can always reach out to a doctor for consultation in case you experience any symptoms. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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According to a post shared by ADPHC on its official social media channels on February 14, some common side effects include pain, redness or swelling at the place where the injection was given. — Some of the side-effects you can experience. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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“Fever is also expected in some cases as well as muscle and joint pain. These are all minor side effects and usually subside within a few days,” Dr Farida said in the post. — Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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