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Benefit of Vaccine
Benefit of Vaccine
1.0 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
4.0 CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................7
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Globally, 271.9 million persons had the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection as of December 9, 2021. Over 31,000 people have died
and 2,707,402 cases have been documented in Malaysia due to the COVID-19
epidemic. Lockdowns and social withdrawal have been implemented globally as a result
There isn't a recognized drug-based therapy available right now to treat COVID-19
vaccinations that have been licensed and are now being used worldwide. The
Sinovac CoronaVac.
novel COVID 19 variations like the DELTA and OMICRON strains. As a result, it would
The success of stopping the spread of the coronavirus depends greatly on how willing
people are to receive and use the vaccines available. This has been complicated by
various factors, including differing beliefs about the virus, concerns about the
effectiveness of the vaccines, misinformation about them, and more. Despite significant
Malaysia, there is still hesitancy among some individuals, which could hinder the goal of
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achieving herd immunity. Nevertheless, the government is now also offering
In Malaysia, a study carried out by June et al. in August 2020 (before to the release of
percentage of 93.2%. The planned acceptance percentage was then decreased to 67%
(in December 2020) and 83.3% (in June 2021), respectively. In sum, 78.2% of
medications. Firstly, they are intended to prevent diseases rather than cure them. This
immunizations are an effective way to avoid illness rather than treat it after it has
already taken hold. Secondly, vaccines are classified as biological products, unlike most
This means they are often more difficult to create and more expensive, as well as less
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vaccines are frequently refrigerated to preserve a specific temperature range. The
temperature at which the vaccine must be stored depends on the type of vaccine.
However, intranasal vaccinations that may be maintained at room temperature are now
Vaccines teach the immune system to recognize a specific virus or bacteria, allowing it
to defend against it if the individual becomes infected. This is achieved by exposing the
which are proteins that fight off disease. They may also boost other immune system
components, such as T cells. While the methods of delivering vaccines can vary, the
Some vaccines include injecting a whole, safe (or complete, live, but decreased form) of
the germ entering the body, while others just contain a specific element (for example, a
single protein that is frequently seen on the outermost layer of the pathogen). The aim
such as a protein found on the pathogen. In modern vaccines, rather than administering
the antigen directly, a segment of the genetic code is used. When this enters our
bodies, our cells act as the factories that generate the antigens that trigger the body's
immune response.
We recognize that some people might be reluctant to get immunized now that COVID-
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produced as quickly as possible, but standard operating procedures and processes are
still in place to ensure the security of any immunization that has been approved or
licensed for use. The necessity of safety is paramount, and there are many advantages
to getting vaccinated.
It has been established that all available COVID-19 vaccines in Malaysia are highly
effective in preventing the disease. Rigorous clinical trials are being conducted for all
potential vaccines, and only those that significantly reduce the risk of contracting
vaccine may also lower the chances of severe illness if one does contract the virus,
based on previous vaccine studies and preliminary data from ongoing clinical trials.
Moreover, getting vaccinated can also protect those around us, especially those who
are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 symptoms. The scientific community is still
Secondly, there is no way to predict how COVID-19 may affect you; it may cause major,
life-threatening consequences. Additionally, if you become ill, you run the risk of
infecting your friends, family, and neighbors. Any vaccine, including COVID-19
vaccinations, must undergo clinical studies to demonstrate that it is both safe and
effective before it can be permitted or recommended for use. For usage under what is
advantages of a COVID-19 vaccination must outweigh the known and possible dangers
of the vaccine.
Third, having COVID-19 may provide some naturally occurring defense, often known as
immunity. In the 90 days following the initial infection, current research indicates that
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reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is unusual. Experts are unsure of the
duration of this defense, because the danger of dying from COVID-19 outweighs any
you without the need for illness. Experts are working to understand more about the
essential roles that both innate immunity and immunity brought on by a vaccine play in
COVID-19 disease, and CDC will keep the public updated as new information becomes
available.
Fourth, the risk of contracting the virus or passing it on to others can be decreased by
the use of masks and social isolation, but these precautions are insufficient. Your
any virus exposure. The greatest defense against COVID-19 is a vaccination regimen
along with adhering to the CDC's guidelines for personal and public protection. Utilizing
4.0 CONCLUSION
We are protected from harmful diseases by vaccinations, and some of them can also
stop the spread of disease, sparing around 2-3 million lives each year. Many of us
receive these vaccines against diseases including measles, meningitis, and pneumonia
as part of our routine childhood immunization program. In areas with high vaccination
rates, this has led to a drop in the prevalence of numerous illnesses or even their
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The majority, however, pose a persistent risk since they can be discovered in animals or
in nature (for instance, in the soil), hence it is essential that immunization rates remain
high. Whenever vaccination rates drop, whether due to resistance or when services are
disrupted, these lethal diseases can soon reappear. The power of vaccination to save
lives is one of the key grounds why global health organizations like Gavi work diligently
unavailable.
To protect those who cannot obtain vaccinations, such as those with extremely
allergies, vaccinations are still required even in countries with low infectious disease
threats. Broad immunization is crucial for their protection since elderly people may be
more vulnerable to disease and immunizations may not always function as effectively in
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