PETALING JAYA: Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman experienced some side effects after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Dr Adeeba, who is also a WHO Science Council Member, said most people would have experiencedthe same side effects after receiving the vaccine, but those who didn’t shouldn’t be worried. Dr Masita Arip, a consultant pathologist in microbiology and immunology at the Institute for Medical Research, experienced similar side effects after receiving her vaccine dose. On the claim that there were still people getting infected after receiving the vaccine, Dr Masita said the numbers were small and cases were isolated. “It’s very rare, but it’s important to note that the vaccine will protect you against more severe infections, ” Dr Masita said.

Source: The Star April 25, 2021 00:00 UTC