According to recent statistics, there are about 150,000 confirmed cases, and the number of deaths is about 2,000. Despite lots of prevention of the pandemic, the number of confirmed cases has been increasing. Thus, the government has started to vaccinate people.

There are a variety of kinds of vaccines. In South Korea, there are AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and more. Up to now, medical teams, special education workers, people over the age of 65, and more are vaccinated. In June 2021, social essentials such as police and soldier, health medical service persons, and more will receive vaccines. By the way, there are side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. It is because the vaccine is designed to give people immunity without the dangers of getting diseases, so the immunity system is instructing the body to react to certain symptoms.

▲ COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer

In an interview with a nurse, who has been vaccinated, she said that a few days ago, she received the Pfizer vaccine as part of the medical team. After receiving the Pfizer vaccine, she felt pain in the injected area. Also, she had a fever, headache, and muscle pain. However, after 24 hours of being vaccinated, her symptoms disappeared and were recovered.

▲ Being vaccinated COVID-19 Vaccine

There are various kinds of side effects. The symptoms of side effects can be different for each person. It is common such as tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, and fever. However, symptoms such as redness at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity, and more are uncommon and can be serious problems.

After being vaccinated, people can have the side effect of COVID-19 such as fever, muscle pain, and tiredness. It is common, and it can last for 24 to 28 hours. However, if more serious symptoms such as vomiting and nausea occur or the symptoms last for more than 48 hours, then you should go to the hospital or call 199.

By Jeong Jiin