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Current Drug Safety

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ISSN (Print): 1574-8863
ISSN (Online): 2212-3911

Research Article

An Electronic Evaluation of Symptoms in People of India Post-COVID-19 Vaccination

Author(s): Sweta Kamboj*, Rohit Kamboj, Shikha Kamboj, Rohit Dutt, Kumar Guarve, Kamal Bansal and Vivek Rohila

Volume 18, Issue 1, 2023

Published on: 20 May, 2022

Page: [51 - 61] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1574886317666220328154358

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Abstract

Background: Remarkable and groundbreaking performances of scientists all over the globe have led to the evolution of COVID-19 vaccines, which are extensively viewed as means to control the epidemic. The primary purpose of this research work was to discover the major side effects of the vaccines, mainly in Homo sapiens.

Methods: An online survey was conducted in various cities of Haryana, India, using a trial version of QualtricsCoreXM software to prototype 20 questionnaires.

Results: In the survey, 200 candidates participated, among which 83.5% had received Covishield and 16.5% had been vaccinated with Covaxin. Overall 65% of respondents have reported side effects. The major side effects reported were fever, tiredness, myalgia, diarrhea, headache, etc.

Conclusion: Succeeding the survey related to the effects of COVID-19 vaccine on non-identical Homo sapiens, generally with respect to their perspective regarding the symptoms of vaccine, both the vaccines were found to have mild side effects which could be easily managed.

Keywords: Vaccine, epidemic, COVID-19, side effects, symptoms, Covaxin.

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