Side effects: The COVID-19 vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle aches, chills, or mild fever. These usually resolve within a few days.
Additional precautions: Continue to follow good hygiene practices, including regular handwashing and staying home if unwell. Protection builds over time, so it may take a short period after vaccination to develop full immunity.
Risks caused by COVID-19: COVID-19 can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with underlying health conditions. Complications may include breathing difficulties, long-term symptoms, hospitalisation, and, in severe cases, death.