Suara.com – Vaccines are considered to be the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Even so, vaccines also have the potential to have side effects or what are commonly called post-immunization follow-up events (AEFI).
Chair of the Clinical Trials Research Team the Covid-19 vaccine Unpad prof. Dr. Kunandi Rusmil Sp. A (K) explains, KIPI is usually experienced by people who are not strong with one of the ingredients contained in the vaccine.
“If people who are not strong with vaccines are vaccinated against itching, flushing, or fainting. That also exists because the vaccine contains various contents. Apart from vaccine ingredients there are also preservatives, antibiotics, there are various substances. not strong with these substances there are also those that are not strong by a mixture of vaccines and so on, “said Kunandi in a webinar, Tuesday (3/11/2020).
According to him, KIPI is a common thing. During the immunization program given to the community, doctor Kunandi said, reaction weight after vaccination is very rare.
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“The possibility of a severe reaction, for example fainting after immunization, is one in a million,” he said.
He suggested, after receiving the vaccine, you should not immediately return to activities or return from health services. At least rest for 30 minutes after being injected with the vaccine.
“For vaccines, don’t go home until 30 minutes. (KIPI) usually comes within the first 30 minutes (after the vaccine),” said Kunandi.
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