Vaccination against COVID-19
Neurological complications
After a vaccination against COVID-19, neurological complications can occur in extremely rare cases. The risk of these complications is significantly lower than the risk of severe COVID-19 disease.
STIKO vaccination recommendations
The aim of the STIKO vaccination recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination is to:
- Reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths
- Achieve herd immunity
- Protect the health system
WHO target product profiles for COVID-19 vaccines
WHO has published the target product profiles for COVID-19 vaccines which describes the preferred and minimally acceptable profiles for human vaccines. These profiles include:
- Safety and effectiveness
- Quality
- Manufacturing and supply
COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility
The first batch of COVID19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility that arrived in Indonesia is the AstraZeneca vaccine that was produced in South Korea. The COVAX Facility is a global initiative that aims to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
STIKO vaccination recommendations for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and women with a desire to have children
The STIKO recommends that women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a desire to have children get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women and does not affect fertility.
Conclusion
Vaccination against COVID-19 is an important step to protect yourself and others from the virus. The vaccines are safe and effective, and they can help to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death. If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please talk to your doctor.
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