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NMA Charges Nigerians To Get Vaccinated, Says AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has affirmed the efficacy and safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine procured by Nigeria.
There’s been concerns about the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of adverse side effects linked to blood cloth which has led to death in some cases, this has prompted suspension of its use in some countries.
But speaking on Saturday in Ilorin, Prof. Baba Issa, Kwara NMA Chairman, Implores Nigeria to get vaccinated, saying the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe.
Issa said when many people get vaccinated, Nigerians will develop herd-Immunity which curtail the spread of the virus.
”It depends on the vaccine that they are taking, but the one we have in Nigeria made by AstraZeneca company is known to be safe and efficacious.
“That is why Nigeria has keyed into it and the Kwara Government has taken delivery of some doses of this vaccine.
”So I’ll advise people to take it, it is safe and it is very effective.
“Herd immunity is resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population that is based on pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals as a result of previous infection or vaccination,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 10 European countries had suspended the vaccine’s use, following claims of blood clot associated with its usage.
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