Fact: The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and have been approved by regulatory authorities before being rolled out . Millions have now been vaccinated and reports of serious side effects have been very rare.

FACT: You cannot get COVID-19 through being vaccinated .For viral diseases to set in, a live virus needs to be able to make enough copies of itself in the body. None of the currently authorised COVID-19 vaccines contain live virus.

Fact: Most authorities advise even people who have had COVID-19 infection to be vaccinated, although you may be advised to wait for at least 90 days after your infection.

Fact:  COVID-19 vaccines protect yourself, your family, colleagues and your community.When the majority of the population are vaccinated it will protect the community, including the vulnerable and those who cannot be vaccinated. While vaccination is voluntary, all who are medically eligible are encouraged to be vaccinated.

Fact: Everyone must remain cautious and continue to wear masks, practice social distancing and observe enhanced hygiene routines. While vaccines are effective, they do not stop every case of COVID-19 infection and transmission, so these precautionary measures continue to be important.

Fact: The COVID-19 vaccine does not alter DNA .Vaccine will instruct the cells in your body to produce the viral protein that triggers an immune response against COVID-19 virus. vaccine not insert itself into your DNA, thus it does not alter your gene DNA

Fact:  Some people are not recommended to receive the vaccine. However, there are many conditions which do not preclude you from being vaccinated. Local health authority guidelines should be followed in determining medical eligibility, along with speaking to your doctor for an individual recommendation .

Fact: Experts are watching this very carefully. If a change in vaccine needs to be made, the vaccines can be quickly adjusted for new strains, in a similar way that flu vaccines are adjusted each year.It is important to be immunised as soon as possible when the vaccine is offered to you and continue to practice preventive measures to break the chain of infection.

Fact: Reports of serious side effects are very rare.Minor expected side effects, such as a sore arm at the injection site and a mild fever, are common Discomfort usually subsides after a day or two. Side effects may be more pronounced after the second vaccine dose .

Fact : No, COVID-19 vaccines have not been linked to infertility or miscarriage .Antibodies to the spike protein of COVID-19 produced from these vaccines will bind to placental proteins and prevent pregnancy. This disinformation is thought to originate from internet postings by a former scientist known to hold anti-vaccine views.